Pike County Chamber of Commerce

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Nebo

Nebo - Vin Fiz

Nebo sits in one of Pike's most scenic settings, in the heart of the lower Bay Creek valley, almost surrounded by rugged hills.

Historic Flight Marker
Historic Flight Marker at Nebo


Vin Fiz Highway & Marker
The first airplane to be flown coast to coast was the Vin Fiz in 1911. A soft drink company sponsored the flight, naming the aircraft after one of their products. Nebo was a stopping point along the route. You may have read about the route being retraced in 1986. The highway through town has been renamed Vin Fiz Highway and there is a marker commemorating the event. The village celebrates the 1911 landing of the Vin Fiz with a festival each year.

Vin Fiz



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Pike County Chamber of Commerce
224 West Washington St.
Pittsfield, IL 62363
217-285-2971
Fax: 217-285-5251
E-mail: info@pikeil.org

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