category : Arts
The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig. The sculpture commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. The "Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8th Judicial Circuit.

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Come visit us in Taylorville, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

The Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium opened August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Taylorville, IL Historic Buildings

Christian County Historical Society Museum

Walk through an 1820 log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also military weapons of 5 wars, collection of 1800'

Taylorville, IL Museums

Nashville North

Live weekend Country & Western music venue. Operates year-round and features Country & Western music'

Taylorville, IL Opries

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

See the grave and marker of "Kay" of Carson and Barnes Circus and Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus who died Oct. 21, 1994

Taylorville, IL Cemeteries

Christian County Coal Mine Museum

Taylorville, IL Museums

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"The Last Stop" - Lincoln Sculpture

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

Christian County Historical Society Museum

Nashville North

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

Christian County Coal Mine Museum

Things to do Arts near Taylorville, IL

Sculpture on the Avenue

Madonna of the Trail Statue

Dargon Park Sculptures

Wilhelmina Art Gallery

"The Last Stop" - Lincoln Sculpture