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Vachel Lindsay Home


category : Historic Homes
The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay's only home until his death there in 1931.


Admission: Free
Hours: T-S: 12pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Address: 603 S. 5th St.
Phone: 217-524-0901

Come visit us in Springfield, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois' fifth statehouse, the first to be located in Springfield. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839-1876

Springfield, IL Historic Sites

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.

Springfield, IL Museums

Illinois Korean War Memorial

Octagon granite walls provide the foundation for the names of 1,752

Springfield, IL Memorials


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