Chenoa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in McLean County, Illinois, United States
About Chenoa
Chenoa was laid out on 13 May 1856 by Matthew T. Scott. Scott anticipated the place where the Chicago and Alton railroads would cross and platted the town which he called Chenoa. The plan of Chenoa is complex because it is the blending of two rival townsites. Scott’s original town, which lies west of the railroad, was built around a central park, is much more like the plan like central Illinois towns of the 1830s than that of other towns laid out in the 1850s. However, Scott only owned the in Section 2, while his rival, and former business companion, William Marshall had managed to purchase Section 1. Chenoa sat directly on the path ofHistoric Route 66and therefore holds multiple Route 66 historic landmarks.
Top Attractions in Chenoa
Explore the best things to see and do in Chenoa:
- ★Chenoa 4th of July Celebration
- ★Chenoa Historical Society Museum
- ★Chenoa Public Library
- ★Chenoa Swimming Pool
- ★Historic Route 66 Old Bridge
- ★Main City Park
- ★Matthew T. Scott House
- ★Weatherwax House
Where to Eat in Chenoa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chenoa Family Restaurant
- 🍴Crossroads Cafe
- 🍴The Butler's Pantry
Where to Stay in Chenoa
- 🏨Super 8 by wyndham Chenoa
Chenoa Travel Guide Sections
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