Monmouth
[p]Monmouth is one of the first towns you will discover when driving from Iowa into Illinois, located near the state line in western Illinois, northwest of Peoria. Established in 1831, it serves as the county seat of Warren County. The local economy is rooted in agriculture, and the town is well known for hosting annual maple and beef festivals that celebrate its rural heritage. In the game, Monmouth will be easy to recognize thanks to its beautiful historic landmarks, including the Warren County Courthouse and Monmouth City Hall.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/3336fa0f4d195e2898b6c0b3c7d80b01decc81d4.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/6b84f90804c308cf6d183c1ddf415406e4fb66b0.jpg"][/img] [/p]Macomb
[p]Continuing south along Route 67, you'll arrive in Macomb, the county seat of McDonough County, established in 1829. The town is perhaps best known for "Macombopoly", the world's largest game of its kind, featuring oversized game pieces displayed around the lawn of the McDonough County Courthouse. The installation pays tribute to the classic board game and its inspiration, which was created by one of the town's residents. To reflect this unique piece of local history, a recreation of the courthouse, along with one of the statues that commemorates this connection, has been included in the map.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/1dda0c6796c353e7565faf78da790ccfdc5573b0.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/09348178f6f0412bdd4cdd56b972541f7633d7a1.jpg"][/img] [/p]El Paso
[p]At the junction of Interstate 39 and Route 24 lies the small town of El Paso, home to just over 2,000 residents. In the past, El Paso served as an important railroad hub. Its local freight depot became historically significant and, following the decline of rail transport, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In later years, the depot was transformed into an archbishop center, which is now a distinctive local landmark that has also been recreated in the game.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/e91a2df33ac48fbea7933b957329d45cd571d1d8.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/be10199d4ffe65e7026d0194cd47a2aab6331032.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/33173cc63dc97fc4ea5357f4326490989aa528f7.jpg"][/img] [/p]Chenoa
[p]Chenoa, located in McLean County, is one of the towns along the historic Route 66. In recognition of this iconic highway, the game features a roadside attraction inspired by its real-world counterpart in Chenoa, paying tribute to the legendary route. Farther along the road, you'll also spot a recreation of a small historic red wooden house, which today operates as a gift shop.[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/bd105e3675f850426c7da772c9c80c8875ee1b8a.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/4036972/5873e85677006e4024f952da1a8663e32dd766a0.jpg"][/img][/p]
