Christian County Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that’s limited on your family for a donation.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Winter - Sat: 11am-4pm Summer (Apr.-Dec.) - Weds-Sat: 10am-4pm Su: 1pm-4pm
Phone
217-287-7719
Email
[email protected]
Map
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More Things to Do

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Christian County Coal Mine Museum

The Christian County Coal Mine Museum features the history of and memorabilia pertaining to coal…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Christian County Historical Society Museum

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Burial Site of “Kay” The Circus Elephant

See the grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G.…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

“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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