♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] Since the early 1980s, the landscape of downtown Creston has been made a bit brighter by a collection of murals.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The street paintings took on a life of their own in 2011, when a high school art teacher embarked on a plan to paint one mural per year with students.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The venture became known as Mural Magic.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The project has grown and now invites artists from across the globe to bring their skills to Creston, where more than 50 murals are now on display.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] While you're in town, check out some Union County history along the way.

In McKinley Park on the city's west side, visitors can explore the Union County Historical Village, 15 buildings from a blacksmith shop to a schoolhouse take you through a rural town from the 1800s.

The buildings also hold collections of the county's history and celebrate nearby communities.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] There is plenty of art and history to enjoy in the city of Creston.

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