Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District - Macomb, IL - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

County of district: McDonough County
Location of district: Roughly bounded by E. & W. Washington, S. McArthur, E. Calhoun & S. Campbell Sts., Mcacomb
Created: 2013

"The Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District is located in the county seat and largest city in McDonough County. With a population of almost 20,000, the city of Macomb is home to Western Illinois University and plays a prominent role in west-central Illinois. The Courthouse Square, with its architecturally significant 1872 courthouse and its surrounding streets of intact late-19th to early-20th century Commercial Blocks, marks the center of the region. The traditional home of government and commerce, downtown Macomb has remained vital despite shifting business and shopping patterns across America. The oldest buildings are now over 150 years old, some with post-World War II storefront alterations that have gained significance in their own right. With the exception of a large bank at the south end of the square, the other block faces are historically intact. There are 89 properties in the district, including 83 buildings, two vacant lots, three parking lots, and one park. All but four of the buildings were originally constructed prior to 1960." ~ NRHP Nomination Form