category : Railroad History
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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The Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

Springfield, IL Wildlife Parks

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

This powerful granite monument and it's eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,981 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing.

Springfield, IL Memorials

Museum of Funeral Customs

The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840

Springfield, IL Museums

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

The final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874

Springfield, IL Monuments

Shea's Gas Station Museum

A favorite photo stop for Route 66 travelers from around the world. Shea's Gas Station Museum is a charming and eclectic collection of over half a century of gas station memorabilia. Shea'

Springfield, IL Museums

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Lincoln Depot

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Museum of Funeral Customs

Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site

Shea's Gas Station Museum

Things to do Railroad History near Springfield, IL

Historic Wabash Train Depot

Depot Museum

Watseka Union Depot

Lincoln Depot