Mendota, Illinois

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Mendota was founded in 1853.  The name "Mendota" is derived from a Lakota word meaning "junction of two trails", which was found appropriate for the city since there was a nearby railroad junction.  Make sure to visit the three museums of the Mendota Museum & Historical Society, including the Hume-Carnegie Museum that features an exhibit on Will Bill Hickok (born in nearby Troy Grove, IL).

 

Charming 1940s Brick Bungalow AirBnB

1004 Wisconsin
Mendota, IL 61342
815-200-6948

Cherry Bear B&B

906 Washington
Mendota, IL 61342
815-200-6948

Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce

700 Washington Street
Mendota, IL 61342
815-539-6507

Mendota Museum & Historical Society

901 Washington Street, PO Box 433
Mendota, IL 61342
815-539-3373

Scenes from Around the Corridor