Old State Capitol Tours

Old State Capitol which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Old State Capitol which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Route 66 - Springfield, IL:  Served as state house from 1840-1876.  Thereafter it served as county courthouse from 1876-1966, which is what travelers on Route 66 would recognize it as.  It was the site of candidacy announcements for Abraham Lincoln (1858) and Barack Obama (2007).
The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

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In use from 1840-67 the Old Capitol is where Abraham Lincoln served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and also where he argued over 200 cases before the Illinois Supreme Court.


The scenes that have long played out at Old State Capitol will intrigue anyone with an interest in politics. Organize a visit to learn more about the operations of government here.

This historic government building is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Downtown Springfield. But Old State Capitol isn't the area's only highlight. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Illinois State Fairgrounds, and Illinois State Capitol are some other recommended attractions nearby.

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