Vachel Lindsay House, Springfield
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The Vachel Lindsay House is a historic house museum at 603 South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois. Built in 1848, it was the birthplace and lifelong home of poet Vachel Lindsay. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency operates the house as a historic house museum and offers tours of the home that emphasize Vachel Lindsay's poetry and art. It is open seasonally. ()
Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 39°47'45"N, 89°38'59"W
Address
603 S 5th StOld Aristocracy HillSpringfield 62703-1604
Contact
+1 217-524-0901
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Day trips
Vachel Lindsay House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Prairie Capital Convention Center, Illinois State Capitol, First Presbyterian Church, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.
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Which popular attractions are close to Vachel Lindsay House?
Nearby attractions include Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield (1 min walk), The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space, Springfield (3 min walk), Ansar Shriners, Springfield (3 min walk), Dana-Thomas House, Springfield (4 min walk).
How to get to Vachel Lindsay House by public transport?
The nearest stations to Vachel Lindsay House:
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- Springfield (12 min walk)