Hanson Field, Macomb

Name: Hanson Field
Address: WIU Leatherneck Stadium, Macomb, 61455, United States

#9 among attractions in Macomb

Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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Hanson Field is a 16,368-seat multi-purpose stadium in Macomb, Illinois, USA. The stadium which opened in 1950 is home to the Western Illinois Leathernecks football team and track and field team. The field is named after former WIU football coach/A.D. and Marine legend Rock Hanson. A unique feature of the facility is an extensive hillside that surrounds the field allowing for additional seating for thousands of spectators. Outside the stadium, a statue of former WIU track and field coach and two time Olympic gold medalist Lee Calhoun stands and a bulldog statue is located at the main entrance. ()

Opened: 1950 (74 years ago)Capacity: 16.4 thous.Coordinates: 40°28'6"N, 90°41'3"W

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WIU Leatherneck StadiumMacomb 61455 United States

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Hanson Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Illinois Museum, Bailey House, Hainline Theatre Box Office, McDonough County Courthouse.

1 miSE
40°27'27"N • 90°40'18"W
Western Illinois Museum, Macomb
26 min walk • History museum, Art museum, Art gallery
1.1 miSE
Historical place
Bailey House, Macomb
28 min walk • The William S. Bailey House is a historic house located at 100 South Campbell Street in Macomb, Illinois. The house was built in 1887 for William S. Bailey, a prominent local businessman who built several of the buildings on Macomb's town square.
~1260 ftSW
40°27'57"N • 90°41'14"W
Hainline Theatre Box Office, Macomb
7 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.8 miSE
Tower
McDonough County Courthouse, Macomb
20 min walk • The McDonough County Courthouse is located in the McDonough County city of Macomb, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The courthouse was constructed in 1871. Architect Elijah E. Myers designed the building in the Second Empire style; the courthouse is one of the few remaining Second Empire buildings in the United States.
1 miSE
40°27'24"N • 90°40'18"W
Macomb Public Library, Macomb
27 min walk • Bookshop, Library
1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District, Macomb
25 min walk • The Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Macomb, Illinois. The district covers six full and four partial city blocks and includes 65 contributing buildings.