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Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol building in Illinois (built in 1836) has been restored to look as it did when Lincoln, Douglas and other famous Illinoisians legislated here.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Madonna of the Trail Statue

At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia awaited early travelers who made the long journey westward. The statue marks the terminal point of this historic roadway for modern day visitors. The 10

Vandalia, IL Arts

Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall, volunteers in period dress "ressurrect"

Vandalia, IL Cemeteries

Veterans Educational Museum

Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45

Vandalia, IL Museums


Things to do near Vandalia, IL

Charleston Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

English Farm

As you drive by this farm, your eye is drawn upward to a towering brick structure near the modern brick home. The building, e...

Jasper County Museum

The Jasper County Museum is located in the Newton Library with special sections that highlight two famous natives, actor, Bur...

Historic Route 66

Built in the 1920's, Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road," brought many people through Dwight on their way west looking ...

Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum

The Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum houses a number of coal mining artifacts - Pictures, newspaper clippings, coal mining, tools an...