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Vermilion County Museum


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Vermilion County Museum is a new building which is a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859. Exhibits include the Lincoln Law Office in Danville, a schoolhouse, coal mine shaft and more.


Admission: Adult for both museums: 4.00 Adult for one museum: 2.50 teens 13-18: 1.00 12 & under: free
Hours: T-S: 10am-5pm Su: 1pm-5pm. Closed most holidays
Address: 116 N. Gilbert
Phone: 217-442-2922
Our Email: webmaster@vermilioncountymuseum.org
Our Website:www.vermilioncountymuseum.org

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