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Dennis Hanks Gravesite
Discover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery)
Charleston, IL CemeteriesIllinois Executive Mansion
Home of the Illinois Governor, the mansion is the third oldest, continuously occupied Governor'
Springfield, IL Famous HomesLake Shelbyville Campgrounds
Visitors to Lake Shelbyville can expect to find a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. If your favorite pursuit is camping, you can choose from close to 1500 campsites in areas operated by the Corps, the State of Illinois, and Sullivan Marina and Campground.
, IL CampingDudley House Museum
Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate the original woodwork, the 1920's and 1940'
Charleston, IL MuseumsLincoln Tomb State Historic Site
The final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife and three of their four children. Constructed 1869-1874
Springfield, IL MonumentsLincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of the debates through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a Children'
Charleston, IL MuseumsMurals Around The Square
Charleston's reputation as a city of murals is growing more and more as visitors learn of the project. The murals around the square are worth a walking tour. The tour spans a seven block area. This mural was painted by Glen C. Davies of Urbana. The mural is located on the east side of 5
Charleston, IL Murals