Rexroat Prairie

Cass County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​39.9430756, -90.2159340

Corner of
Virginia Road & South Main Street
Virginia, IL 62691

Official Website
https://rexroatprairie.wixsite.com/rexroatprairie/home
https://www.facebook.com/therexroatprairieVA/

Activities: 
Trails (walking paths)
Programs (educational)
Other (view wildlife, picnic)

Season/Hours:  prairie open year round; guided tours by appointment (Debbie at 217-741-9527)
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  unknown
 
Restrooms: unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                        
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical & scientific
 
Terrain/Views/Access:   prairie
 
General Description:  5-acre restored prairie on edge of small town; historic buildings on site; adjacent to Jennie Marr Dunaway Park
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

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More Information:​​​
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http://ilacadofsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/072-04-print.pdf

https://www.myjournalcourier.com/insider/article/Little-houses-on-the-prairie-Shutdown-allows-15578891.php

https://www.beardstownnewspapers.com/news/rexroat-prairie-photography-contest-winning-photos

https://www.historyillinois.org/Publications/IllinoisHeritage/TabId/3236/ArtMID/7867/ArticleID/125508/Illinois-Heritage-September-October-2020.aspx

http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/uis/id/3678/

Managed by:
Friends of Rexroat Prairie
Route 78 and Virginia Road
​Virginia, IL  62691
217-741-9527
[email protected]