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Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol building in Illinois (built in 1836) has been restored to look as it did when Lincoln, Douglas and other famous Illinoisians legislated here.

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Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall, volunteers in period dress "ressurrect"

Vandalia, IL Cemeteries

Veterans Educational Museum

Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45

Vandalia, IL Museums



Madonna of the Trail Statue

At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia awaited early travelers who made the long journey westward. The statue marks the terminal point of this historic roadway for modern day visitors. The 10

Vandalia, IL Arts

Things to do near Vandalia, IL

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum contains a complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official record...

Heritage In Flight Museum

Small planes fly in to the Heritage In Flight Museum to purchase gas. The Museum displays WW I and WW II and Korea artifac...

Shoal Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

Historic Route 66

Built in the 1920's, Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road," brought many people through Dwight on their way west looking ...

Early American Museum

The Early American Museum has an extensive collection inperpreting 19th and 20th century llife in east central Illinois. Ther...