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-feet-tall figure is made of pink Algonite stone and was erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution whose vision inspired sculptor August Leimbach from Kaltennordheim, Germany.
Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45
Vandalia, IL MuseumsVandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol building in Illinois (built in 1836)
Vandalia, IL Historic SitesEternal home of Timothy Webster, Civil War Spy...
Listed on the National Register, the Little Brick House has six restored rooms with china, furniture, engravings, and ...
The WWI Victory Memorial monument to Vermilion County's World War I veterans was sculpted by Lorado Taft. Its base displays t...
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A visitor's center containing maps and information on the entire Amish area. 150 Amish craft shops on their farm sites dot th...