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Morton, Tazewell County.
Morton, Illinois
Morton is in Tazewell County.
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- 416 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602: 8.5 miles northwest of central Morton
About Morton, Illinois
Morton is a village in Tazewell County near Peoria, known as the Pumpkin Capital of the World for the large share of canned pumpkin processed at its Libby's plant.
History of Morton
- In 1978 Illinois Governor James Thompson officially declared Morton the Pumpkin Capital of the World.
Landmarks and Places in Morton
- Libby's pumpkin cannery. Nestle Libby's plant that packs the large majority of the world's canned pumpkin.
- Morton Pumpkin Festival. Four-day festival held every September since 1967, drawing tens of thousands of visitors.
- Morton Memorial Park. Central park with walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas and baseball and basketball facilities.
Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, peoria.org, www.morton-il.gov
More About Morton
The village holds the Morton Pumpkin Festival for four days every September.
A Libby's pumpkin cannery and a Caterpillar Inc. distribution facility operate here, and Morton Buildings, Inc. has its headquarters in the village.
Its location near Interstates 74, 474, 155 and 55 has shaped the local economy.
Morton Community Unit School District 709 runs Morton High School.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
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