Bloomington, Illinois

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Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Bloomington.

19 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Franklin Square (Bloomington, Illinois) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time as you approach Franklin Square, a neighborhood that once housed some of Illinois' most influential figures. Adlai Stevenson I, Vice President under Grover Cleveland, called this square home. So did…

• State Farm Downtown Building · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that awesome Art Deco building! It was once the nerve center of a company that impacts millions of drivers every day: State Farm Insurance. Construction on this building began in 1937, and it served as State…

• Stevenson House (Bloomington, Illinois) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a young boy growing up in this very house, dreaming of leading his country. That boy was Adlai Stevenson II, a future governor of Illinois and two-time Democratic presidential nominee. In 1906, six years after…

• Scott–Vrooman House · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute, because right here at the Scott–Vrooman House, you're practically standing in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln himself. This wasn't just a house; it was a stage for history. Built in the mid-1850s,…

• Miller–Davis Law Buildings · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where future Supreme Court Justices cut their teeth? Right here at the Miller–Davis Law Buildings in Bloomington! These buildings, at the corner of Main and Front Street, were the law offices of David Davis…

• McLean County Courthouse and Square · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This courthouse square saw Abraham Lincoln argue cases as a circuit lawyer, but did you know it also played a part in the Mexican-American War? In 1846, when war broke out between the United States and Mexico over the…

• David Davis Mansion · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Supreme Court justices hung their hats after a long day of shaping American law? Here's your chance to see! The David Davis Mansion, or Clover Lawn as it was known, was home to David Davis, a Supreme…

• John M. Hamilton House · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Illinois governors laid their heads before heading to Springfield? Well, right here at 502 South Clayton Street in Bloomington stands the former home of John M. Hamilton, who led the state from 1883 to…

• White Place Historic District (Illinois) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Take a slow drive through these streets and you'll be transported back to Bloomington's boom years. Between 1895 and 1928, this area, known as the White Place Historic District, blossomed into a showcase of…

• Broadview VanLeer Mansion · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being transported back to the early 20th century as you approach this grand estate. This is Broadview Mansion, also known as the VanLeer Mansion. Built in 1906, the twenty-two room Edwardian-style mansion was…

• John W. Cook Hall · 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that castle! Believe it or not, it's part of Illinois State University. It's Cook Hall, named for a former university president. Back in the 1890s, Governor John Peter Altgeld championed new buildings for…

• Normal Theater · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute and take a look at the Normal Theater, a true survivor in the heart of Normal! It's more than just a place to catch a movie; it's a symbol of community pride and a testament to the power of…