LaFayette Home Nursery

GPS Coordinates: N 41.11305; W 89.97417

Site Access: Free 7am-12pm & 1pm-5pm Mon-Sat Parking

Amenities: Information; Restrooms

Directions: From the intersection of SR (State Route) 26 and I 80 in Princeton, go west on I 80 for 11.9 miles to Exit 45. Take the exit and go south on SR 40 for 4.4 miles. Turn west (right) to CR (County Road) 24/Main St. in Buda, following CR 24 westward for another 4.1 miles. Go south-west (left) on US 34 for 10.3 miles into Kewanee. Turn right (west) on US 34/ E 2nd St. for 0.5 miles. Turn left (south) on US 34/N Main St. for 7.3 miles. Turn south (left) on E 2450 St for 3.7 miles. Go right on E Jefferson St. for 0.2 miles. Turn right (north) on Hodgson St. briefl y to the nursery.

Description: As Central Illinois' first nursery, LaFayette Home Nursery is a family owned business which opened its doors in 1887. Native plant propagation and natural area restoration are among its primary services, stemming from research and techniques that began back in 1970. The native restoration division of the nursery was initiated by pioneer prairie plant horticultural researcher and native plant advocate, Corliss “Jock” Ingels. Presently, the nursery is operated by 3rd and 4th generation Ingels family members.

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