Vandalia State House

Glenn Vorpi

a month ago

Wonderful old Illinois Statehouse. Never crowded. Abraham Lincoln served here as a state legislature.

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FFKDTP1

a year ago

Decided to go into town off the interstate on the way home to check it out once, pretty neat historic building that is kept up nice and preserved. Lot of historical information throughout the building, was neat to see the Senate and House chambers in particular. Enjoyable 20-30 minute visit to take a break from the highway.

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Mehran G

5 years ago

This place is a little piece of US history and a quirky one at that. It’s most famous for being the place Lincoln got his start in politics and the place he first publicly spoke against slavery. For those reasons alone it’s enough to stop by. The building had its own interesting story and the staff there are very friendly and can give you a lot of info about it. The surrounding gardens are lovely and so is the town.

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AndreisAdventureChronicles

a year ago

Step back in time with us as we explore the historic Vandalia State House in Illinois — the very place where a young Abraham Lincoln began his political career. In this video, we walk through the halls where Lincoln served as a state legislator from 1834 to 1839, gaining insight into the early foundations of his leadership and vision for America. The Vandalia State House, built in 1836, is the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois and served as the state's capital from 1836 to 1839. Its beautifully preserved Federal-style architecture includes the House and Senate chambers and offices once used by early state leaders.

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Michael Stalling

a year ago

Awesome place to visit. Very helpful staff and great history inside! Enjoyed it very much!

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