Fayette County Museum

The century old First Presbyterian Church houses the Fayette County Museum. Found here are early American items dating back to the time Vandalia was the state capitol.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
By appointment only. Closed major holidays.
Address
Kennedy St. & Main St.
Phone
618-425-3533
Map
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More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Madonna of the Trail Statue

At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia…

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Take the long way.

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

Lincoln Marker

Abraham Lincoln's life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community.…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Little Brick House

Listed on the National Register, the Little Brick House has six restored rooms with china,…

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