category : Historic Sites
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.

Admission: Free
Hours: 24-hr. public access
Address: Broadway & Chicago Streets
Phone: 217-732-8687
Our Email: tourism@abelink.com
Our Website:logancountytourism.org
Wheelchair Accessible Facility

Come visit us in Lincoln, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

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

Lincoln Christening Scene

Lincoln, IL Historic Sites

Heritage In Flight Museum

Lincoln, IL Museums

LASR.net Homepage

Lincoln Christening Scene

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lincoln College Museum

Logan County Courthouse

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

Lincoln Christening Scene

Heritage In Flight Museum

Things to do Historic Sites near Lincoln, IL

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Indian Treaty Site

Lincoln Christening Scene

National Road

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site