The only town to be named for Lincoln – before he became President, Lincoln has a rich connection with this city and Logan County. As a lawyer on the 8th Judicial Circuit, Lincoln argued many cases at Postville Courthouse, a state historic site. At Lincoln College, you’ll find the Lincoln Heritage Museum which houses a collection of rare Lincoln artifacts, treasures such as china, books and mourning clothing belonging to Mary Lincoln, as well as original correspondence from President Lincoln written during the Civil War.
The Logan County Courthouse, located on the charming downtown square, is surrounded by charming stores and restaurants for a step back to a simpler time in a quintessential Midwestern small town – which also sits on historic U.S. Route 66.
For more information:
Logan County Tourism Bureau
217-732-8687
http://www.destinationlogancountyil.com/
Location
Legend
8th Judicial Circuit
Courthouse
Friends of Lincoln
Good for Kids
Guided/Self-Guided Tours
Historic House
Historic Site
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Museum
Passport Site
Recreational
Route 66
Top Destination
Underground Railroad
Visitor Information
Wayside Exhibit
Nearby Sites
Lincoln's Lincoln (Christening Scene)
451 Broadway St. Lincoln, Illinois 62656
Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits tell the stories of Lincoln’s life and times in Illinois. Each wayside exhibit tells a unique Lincoln story and a local story. Many of the waysides share little known stories about Lincoln and the individuals he interacted with. There are over 260 Looking for Lincoln waysides in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.