Situated just north of Decatur, Illinois, on US Route 51, the Village of Forsyth dates back to 1855 when the Illinois Central Railroad laid tracks through Macon County. In 1864, Edward O. Smith platted the original town of 8 blocks, naming it Forsyth in honor of Colonel Robert Forsyth, a local landowner and the first general freight agent for the Illinois Central Railroad.
The Village has grown substantially since its early days. This page showcases the history of the community from its inception through current days – its people, businesses, organizations, and events.
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Hickory Point Mall Photographs
Forsyth Youth League (sports)Collection of photos from Forsyth, Illinois' Youth League sports programs
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Library Addition Groundbreaking 1995 (129 Photos)Library Addition Groundbreaking 1995 (129 Photos)
Forsyth Public Library - Prior to 1996 remodel (26 photos)Forsyth Public Library - Prior to 1996 remodel (26 photos)
Forsyth Post Office (2 photos)Forsyth Post Office (2 photos)
Forsyth Police (2 photos)Forsyth Police (2 photos)
Forsyth Park - Pavilion 2 Construction (4 photos)Forsyth Park - Pavilion 2 Construction (4 photos)
Forsyth Park - Veterans Memorial (5 photos)Forsyth Park - Veterans Memorial (5 photos)
Forsyth Park - Tree planting 1995 (4 photos)Forsyth Park - Tree planting 1995 (4 photos)
Forsyth Park - Pond and Lookout (14 Photos)Forsyth Park - Pond and Lookout (14 Photos)