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Three months after his election in November 1860, Abraham Lincoln left Springfield for Washington, D.C. to become the 16th President of the United States. The special train that would take him there left the Great Western Depot on the rainy morning of Monday, February 11, 1861, the last day Lincoln spent in Springfield.
From the back of the train, Abraham Lincoln gave his farewell speech as he departed for Washington, D.C.

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Illinois State Museum

The Illinois State Museum houses permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois's land, life, people and art, and a hands on children's discovery room. The museum store contains high quality crafts created by Illinois artisans.

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Lincoln Depot

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Illinois State Museum

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Lincoln Pew

Lincoln Home

Shea's Gas Station Museum

Things to do Railroad History near Springfield, IL

Lincoln Depot

Depot Museum

Watseka Union Depot

Historic Wabash Train Depot