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The Kendall County Historical Society - Lyon Farm
7935 Illinois Route 71 | Yorkville, IL 60560 |
7935 Illinois Route 71
Yorkville, IL 60560
The Lyon Farm features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, and more. A trip to the Lyon Farm is a delightful experience! The Lyon Farm is located east of Yorkville, Illinois on Illinois Route 71. Highway signs direct visitors to the site. Each year the Kendall County Historical Society holds special events at the Lyon Farm which draw visitors from a wide area. The farm is only open to the public during special events.