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Vachel Lindsay Home
The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay’s only home until his death there in 1931.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- T-S: 12pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.
- Address
- 603 S. 5th St.
- Phone
- 217-524-0901
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Iron Abe Olympic Tri
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25
Stoneman Sprint Triathlon
Sep
12–13
Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Oct
3–4
Lincoln Memorial Garden Fall Harvest Festival
Oct
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Paranormal Murder Mystery at Edwards Place
Oct
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