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Decatur 9/11 Memorial

Nelson Park, along the Lake front, Decatur, IL 62521

Historic Sites

A locally produced memorial to 9/11 made with an actual piece of a beam from the World Trade Center.

The Port Authority awarded Decatur, IL a 13 1/2 foot I-beam from the World Trade Center. A Memorial has been built to honor this artifact. We also have constructed a Flight 93 Memorial with a piece of the downed plane as well as a buried Time Capsule.

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Sara Evans at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 29 @ 7PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars as country music superstar Sara Evans takes the stage at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!

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2026 APBA Eastern Inboard Nationals - Hardy's Race for the Lake

Lake Decatur  •  Jun 06 – Jun 07 @ 10AM

Experience Hardy’s Race for the Lake at Lake Decatur featuring thrilling APBA National powerboat races, arts and craft vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly fun for all…

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Stryper at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 18 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of heavenly metal as Stryper storms the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater!

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