McDonough County Historical Society

Since 1969, the McDonough County Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization, has been an important force for promoting historical understanding and preserving materials that reflect the Forgottonia county’s heritage. Their mission supports the preservation of McDonough County, Illinois heritage.

The organization also offers free historical programs at their meetings five times a year (September, November, January, March and May), produces the quarterly  McDonough County Historical Society Newsletter, leads historical tours, and sponsors a Local History Day.

McDonough County Historical Society

P.O. Box 83

Macomb IL 61455