106 W Barnett Ave
Forsyth, IL 62535
Verizon at - Hickory Point · Retail Property For Sale

Hickory Point Mall opened in 1978. It is anchored by Bergner’s, Kohl’s, Von Maur, and Hobby Lobby. It is managed by CBL & Associates Properties. The mall’s original anchors included JCPenney, Bergner’s,and Carson Pirie Scott (now Carson’s), all of which relocated from downtown Decatur. Kohl’s was added in 1983 as a fourth anchor, and expanded in 2003. Carson Pirie Scott sold its store and another at College Hills Mall (now The Shoppes at College Hills) to Von Maur in 1989. MC Sports and Sears were added in 1998, with the latter relocating from a store in downtown Decatur. A year later, Gap Inc. announced plans to open Gap, GapKids, and Old Navy stores in the Mall. In 2000, mall owners Copaken, The Mall interior was renovated just a few years ago. Some scenes from the 2009 film The Informant! were filmed at the mall. In January 2014, it was announced that JCPenney would be closing its store by May 2014, followed by Sears in November. In September 2014 the mall opened up Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty. In October 2014, CBL Properties announced that Hobby Lobby executed a lease for 60,000 SF in the space formerly occupied by JCPenney. The mall announced on October 21, 2016 that T.J. Maxx would be relocating to this mall. Hibbett Sports will be opening in fall of 2017. One of Hickory Point’s newest and exciting editions breaks with the traditional retail establishments. Knockerball MAX, an affiliate of Knockerball USA, opened in October 2017. Knockerball MAX offers open play and private parties for Bubbleball in the United States, which is a recent growing trend nationwide. Taking over the spot previously held by the former Kirlin’s Hallmark, Knockerball MAX boasts the largest arena of its kind in America. In addition to the 5 anchors, there are 50 interior retailers in the mall, not including the out-pads. It is a popular destination retail location for the community.