§ 02 — OVERVIEW
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed a unique and racially diverse community.
New Philadelphia was the first US town platted and registered by an African American. A formerly enslaved man, Free Frank McWorter, founded New Philadelphia in 1836 and purchased freedom for himself and 15 family members.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
New Philadelphia National Historic Site is in rural western Illinois between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers near Interstate 72. The site can be reached by turning onto 306th Lane from County Highway 2. An informational kiosk is immediately on the left after turning onto 306th Lane. The small city of Barry lies two miles west and has the nearest services. Hannibal, Missouri, is 27 miles west. Springfield, Illinois, is 76 miles east. St. Louis lies about 115 miles south.
Weather Notes
Temperatures at our site can range from 0°F (-18°C) in the winter to 95°F (35°C) or warmer in the summer. Summers can be very humid, with intense sun, rainstorms, thunderstorms possible. Snow and occasional blizzard conditions are possible in the winter. Please dress appropriately for potential weather conditions and plan ahead.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Mon
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
9 mph N
Tue
79°F
Sunny
3 mph E
Wed
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph S
Thu
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph N
Fri
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph E
Sat
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 8 mph SE
Sun
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph S
