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LINCOLN: LOGAN COUNTY
Lincoln: Namesake Of The Great President, Stroll Where He Once Walked
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incoln, the county seat of Logan County, is located near many urban areas. Springfield, Decatur and Bloomington-Normal are all less than 30 miles away, while Peoria and Champaign-Urbana are a short distance farther. More than 15,000 people call Lincoln home, and more than 1 million Illinoisans live within 60 miles of the city. Lincoln offers visitors a wide range of attractions, from the memories of simpler times found along historic Route 66 to strolling where Abraham Lincoln once walked. Lincoln and Logan County, with various ties to the man for whom the city was named, share two slices of Americana. Abraham Lincoln’s circuit court ride often took him through Logan County. In addition, he owned property in the county and formally christened Lincoln as the only town named for him prior to his presidency. Shown is the statue of Abraham Lincoln and Logan Lincoln at the front of the Lincoln County also serve as the College Museum. The front of the sites for what may be the statue reads "I shall prepare myself, longest segment of historic someday my chance will come." Route 66 that remains today. Route 66 is famed for serving as the nation’s Main Street during the golden age of the automobile. Lincoln also serves as Logan County’s shopping center, with a busy downtown and commercial artery lined with stores, restaurants and motels. A courthouse is the dominant building located in historic downtown Lincoln. Downtown Lincoln’s shops are now joined by a commercial area that reaches beyond the square to encompass more than 100 stores. Additional commerce has positioned itself close to the interstate highway on Lincoln’s west side, firmly establishing the community as the economic heart of Logan County, and one of its chief tourist attractions.
For more information about Lincoln, call the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau at 217-732-8687, visit www.abe66.com, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at 217-735-2385, visit www.lincolnillinois.com, Main Street Lincoln at 217-732-2929, or Economic Development at 217-732-8739. 2013 Lincoln Calendar of Events Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information & additional activities.
July 30-August 4: Logan County Fair. For more information, visit www.logancountyfairil.com. August 23-25: Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival. Fun for the whole family at the Logan County Airport and in downtown Lincoln. It includes the Art of Wine and Brew, Kansas City BBQ Competition and much more. For information, call 217-735-2385 or visit www.lincolnillinois.com. September 13-15: The 43rd Annual Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival/2nd Annual Dan Tackett Bluegrass Jam at the Logan County Fairgrounds. An educational event for all ages that includes rail splitting, corn shucking, tomahawk throwing, pioneer village, historical displays, Lincoln presentations, bluegrass and more. For more information, visit www.railsplitting.com. December 7: Elkhart Chapel Candlelight Service in Elkhart, IL. Candlelight service to kick off the holiday season, followed by a meal at the Wild Hare Cafe. For more information, call 217-947-2238 or visit www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org.
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