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Christian County Historical Society Museum
Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800’s antiques, plus much more.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Apr.-Nov. - Weds-Fri: 10am-4pm; Sun: 1pm-4pmDec.-Mar. - Sun: 1pm-4pm
- Address
- E. Rt. 29
- Phone
- 217-824-6922
- Map
- Get Directions →
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