Christian County Coal Mine Museum

The Christian County Coal Mine Museum features the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal mining in Christian County. Visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn.

Getting There & Details

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Address
200 W Vine
Phone
217-823-1819
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“The Last Stop” – Lincoln Sculpture

The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Christian County Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family…

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A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Burial Site of “Kay” The Circus Elephant

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Christian County Historical Society Museum

Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases,…

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