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ALincoln Memorial Garden

  • 2301 East Lake Drive
    Springfield, IL
  • +1 217 529 1111
EnjoyIllinois.com
... shores of Lake Springfield and designed by landscape architect, Jens Jensen, five miles of wooded trails lead you on a journey ... More Reviews
Weather.com
... Memorial Garden includes five miles of wooded hiking trails that boast wildflowers in spring and summer, and colorful foliage in autumn. The garden is located on the shores ... More Reviews

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Lincoln Memorial Garden
2301 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL

BOld State Capitol State Historic Site


  • Springfield, IL 62701
  • +1 217 785 7961
4.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... full of history and depth about Illinois' fifth capitol building. Original pieces and great interpreters make one feel as if Lincoln were right there with you. Combine this with the Abraham Lin... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
Restored with period furnishings, this is where Lincoln delivered his speech ... More Reviews

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Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Springfield, IL 62701

CAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Museum)

  • 212 North 6th Street
    Springfield, 62701
  • +1 217 558 8844
MuseumStuff.com
... Presidential Library & Museum will be constructed by the State of Illinois in Springfield at an estimated cost of $115 million, including contributions ... More Reviews
EnjoyIllinois.com
... any other-enabling visitors to experience the entire Lincoln story for themselves, under one roof-in a modern television control room on Election Night, 1860, the Blue ... More Reviews

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Museum)
212 North 6th Street
Springfield, 62701

DLincoln Depot

Lincoln Depot
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905
  • +1 217 492 4241
Showcase.netins.net
... railroad depot, located a few blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home, was where he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. On February 11, 1861, a large crowd ... More Reviews

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Lincoln Depot
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905

EIllinois State Capital

Illinois State Capital
  • 2nd and Capitol
    Springfield, Illinois
  • +1 217 782 2099
TripAdvisor
Historic Greek Revival building that serves as Illinois' State Capitol ... More Reviews
Online-springfield.com
... was held in the "new" state capitol in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file, storage, and office space than the "old" one allowed. Today it is the center of state ... More Reviews

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Illinois State Capital
2nd and Capitol
Springfield, Illinois

FCamp Butler National Cemetery

  • 5063 Camp Butler Rd
    Springfield, IL 62707
  • +1 314 260 8691
4.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(6.8 miles from Chatham)
Cem.va.gov
... is located in Sangamon County near Riverton, Ill., and occupies a portion of what was the second-largest military training camp in Illinois during the Civil War. Soon after the firing on Fort S... More Reviews
EnjoyIllinois.com
... cemeteries that served as a Civil War training camp as well as a POW camp for Confederate Soilders. Call office to schedule ... More Reviews

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Camp Butler National Cemetery
5063 Camp Butler Rd
Springfield, IL 62707

GLincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • 413 South Eighth Street
    Springfield, IL 62701
  • +1 217 492 4241
5.0
3+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
visitor center, guided tours, wheelch… more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(9.0 miles from Chatham)
EnjoyIllinois.com
The Quaker-Brown residence where the Abraham Lincoln family lived for seventeen years. The only home the Lincolns ever owned. More Reviews
Weather.com
... residence is the only house Lincoln ever owned, and it is where Lincoln's family resided from 1844 to 1861. Visitors can take a tour of the historic residence as led by National Park Service Ra... More Reviews

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
413 South Eighth Street
Springfield, IL 62701

HDana-Thomas House State Historic Site

  • 301 East Lawrence
    Springfield, IL 62703-2232
  • +1 217 782 6776
5.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
Highlights:
wheelchair accessible more
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
(8.3 miles from Chatham)
Yahoo! Travel
... designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The tour is only $3 and highly worth it. If you like FLW architecture, you'll love this home; it%rsquos one of the most complete and best maintained in the count... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... built for Susan Dana by Frank Lloyd Wright just after the turn of the century (the 20th century!) It is simply stunning and absolutely fascinating. It has been preserved in nearly pristine cond... More Reviews

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Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
301 East Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62703-2232

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