The Robert Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre (614 ha) park, nature center, and conference center located in the rural Piatt County township of Willow Branch, near Monticello, Illinois, on the upper Sangamon River. The park and manor house, The Farms, are attributed to owner Robert Allerton, industrialist heir, artist, art collector and garden designer. Robert donated the complex to the University of Illinois in 1946.
Allerton House and Reflecting Pond
The Allerton nature preserve is a National Natural Landmark
One of many sculptures in the park
The Herb Garden
Monticello is a city and county seat of Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,941 at the 2020 census.
Piatt County Courthouse
Monticello Post Office
Bottle of the Syrup Pepsin Company. It reads Monticello, Illinois on the left side.
Buildings on Charter Street