Vandalia

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Fayette County Museum

The century old First Presbyterian Church houses the Fayette County Museum. Found here are early American items dating back to the time Vandalia was the state capitol.

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Things to Do in Vandalia

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lincoln Marker

Abraham Lincoln's life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Little Brick House

Listed on the National Register, the Little Brick House has six restored rooms with china,…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community.…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Veterans Educational Museum

Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Tribute to Farmers Monument

This impressive, black granite piece located on the grounds of Vandalia's Tourist Information Center is…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Madonna of the Trail Statue

At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site

Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol…

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