Carlinville Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Carlinville, Illinois.
Built in 1869, the Macoupin County Jail was still in use in 1988. The stone structure with canon balls in the walls resembles a small fort. Today tours of the prison are available through the Carlinville Chamber of Commerce.
The Macoupin County Historical Museum is located inside the old residence of John C. Anderson. It was built in 1883 and was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1992. The house is open for tours by appointment and during the Spring (mid-May) and Fall (mid-Sept) festivals.

