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Forrest, Illinois: Jerry's Hat Museum

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Address:
201 N. Beech St., Forrest, IL
Directions:
East side of town. From US-24 turn north onto N. Beech St. Drive two blocks. The museum will be on the right, in the old white church building.
Hours:
By appt only. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
815-374-0336
Admission:
Donations welcome.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Jerry's Hat Museum.

Jerry's Hat Museum

At last count, Jerry had roughly 14,000 hats and 24,000 pens, uniquely displayed on the inside walls of an old church. Personal tours by Jerry.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/31/2021]

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Jerry's Hats, Pens, and Pencils Museum

Jerry's Hats, Pens, and Pencils Museum

The museum is housed in a formerly abandoned Church of God building. As of August 2021, Jerry displayed 13,412 hats and 23,436 pens. Call Jerry, and if he's in town he'll run over and open the museum!

[Trudy DesLauriers, 08/14/2021]

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