Outside of his hometown of Springfield, Lincoln probably spent more time in Bloomington than in any other Illinois city. It was here that he cultivated many of his close personal and political allies and legal associates. Perhaps one of his closest friends was Bloomington's Judge David Davis. History has shown that Judge Davis played a pivotal role in both Lincoln's successful legal career and his run for the presidency. Here, you'll discover the stately David Davis Mansion. You'll get a rare glimpse into the daily lives of this wealthy Victorian family as you explore its beautiful room. Meet the people and hear the stories of this city during Lincoln's time when you visit the McLean County Museum of History.
For more information:
Bloomington-Normal Convention & Visitors Bureau
3201 Cira Drive, #201
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-665-0033
https://www.visitbn.org/
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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
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Underground Railroad
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Lincoln and Fell
W. Irving St. Normal, Illinois 61761
Fell's home was often the gathering place for Lincoln's friends and political allies as they planned election strategies.
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.
Lincoln the Lawyer
201 N. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Lincoln argued many cases in an earlier courthouse, located at the site across the street. When Lincoln died, locals gathered to mourn.
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.
Lincoln's Funeral Train
W. Chestnut Street & N. Allin St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train passed thorugh Bloominton headed to Springfield, Illinois Lincoln's final resting place. 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.
Lincoln's Real Estate
NE Corner of Jefferson and McLean Streets Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Lincoln not only spent a considerable amount of time in Bloomington pursuing legal and political matters, He also owned property here. Lincoln owned two lots on the Northwest corner of McLean and Jefferson streets and they remained vacant while under his name. Not long after he sold them, an upper middle class house was built on the site. That house is gone and today, Lincoln's two Bloomington lots serve as parking for State Farm insurance.
Miller Davis Buildings
66 E. Front St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Lincoln frequented the law offices of David Davis and the bank owned by Asahel Gridley
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.