Springfield

Located in the heart of Lincoln country, Springfield is the city he called home for nearly a quarter century. In his own words, "To this place and the kindness of these people, I owe everything" – Lincoln showed the profound effect that Springfield and central Illinois had on his life. Today, as Illinois’ capital city, Springfield is home to numerous historic sites, attractions and events – including: the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln Tomb, the Old State Capitol, and popular Signature Event – History Comes Alive. In this city Lincoln loved, you’ll get to know the husband, the father, the neighbor, the lawyer, and the politician.

For more information:

Springfield Visitors Center
1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701
217-789-2360
http://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/

Location

Legend

Nearby Sites

Lincoln's Carriage Maker
321 S. 7th St. Springfield, Illinois 62701

Route 66 Wayside Exhibit

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

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Lincoln's Dentist
1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois 62701

Route 66 Wayside Exhibit

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

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Lincoln's Final Journey
1440 Mounument Ave Springfield, Illinois 62702

Route 66 Wayside Exhibit

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

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Lincoln's Hat
131 S. 5th St. Springfield, Illinois 62712

Route 66 Wayside Exhibit

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

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Lincoln's Horse
326 S. 7th St. Springfield, Illinois 62701

Route 66 Wayside Exhibit

View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

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