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Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site
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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Mar.-Oct.: Daily: 9am-5pm Nov.-Feb.: Daily: 8am-4pm. Closed major holidays.
- Address
- 315 W. Gallatin
- Phone
- 618-283-1161
- Map
- Get Directions →
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