About
Population:
2,894
(2012)
Description:
Nestled just
off Interstate 57, Arcola marks the entrance to Illinois Amish Country.
Tucked between the University of Illinois and Eastern Illinois University,
our quaint community offers a variety of opportunities for working,
relaxing, dining, shopping and learning for residents and visitors
alike.
Arcola celebrates
its heritage as "broomcorn capital of the world" with
the renowned Broom Corn Festival. The festival's parade is Central
Illinois' largest and is home to the world famous Lawn Rangers,
who twirl and toss their brooms. The community still boasts ties
to broomcorn and the broom industry with companies such as the Thomas
Monahan Company and the Libman Company.
Arcola's historic
downtown is lined with stately buildings and its original brick
street. You'll find a host of unique shops that offer shoppers opportunities
to purchase art, antiques, locally made Amish baked goods and hand
crafted Amish furniture.
If you require
something with a little more activity, novel adventures are right
around the corner at Arcola's own Rockome Gardens. Some of the features
of the park include the popular buggy rides, train ride, and of
course the gardens themselves.
Official
website:
http://www.arcolaillinois.org/
Homes:
We currently
offer 1 eight bed CILA home in the Arcola Area.
For
information about the communities and amenities of specific locations
please click on the location.
For more information about residential placement into one of our
homes please call 1-800-880-6571 or go to
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