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Lincoln, Illinois is only city named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. He was present and christened it on the Depot lawn with the juice of a watermelon. Lincoln practiced law here and his funeral train stopped here. Walking tours available.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

The Postville Courthouse State Historic Site is a reproduction of the first Logan County courthouse used from 1840-1847

Lincoln, IL Historic Sites

Logan County Courthouse

Logan County Courthouse, built in 1905, contains the 2nd largest courtroom in the state. It also contains 4 unique medallions and murals, with a valuable all glass dome. The main floor is covered with the Illinois Seal and the 2

Lincoln, IL Historic Courthouses

Lincoln College Museum

The Lincoln College Museum contains $2,000,000 worth of volumes, manuscripts, art, and related items of historical interest. University Hall is listed on the National Historic Register

Lincoln, IL Museums



Things to do near Lincoln, IL

Lake Of The Woods Golf Club -Lake Of The Woods Par 3

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Vachel Lindsay Home

The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay's only home until his death there in 1...

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

This reconstructed 1830's village is where Lincoln lived for 6 yrs. as a young adult. Here is where he studied law and began ...

The Jones House

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858, the Jones house is the oldest brick home in Pontiac....

Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum

The Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum has displays of hundreds of authentic artifacts from the frontier period...