Lincoln Colored Home, Springfield

Name: Lincoln Colored Home
Address: Springfield, United States

#47 among attractions in Springfield

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Lincoln Colored Home, also known as the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans Home, was opened March 8, 1898 and remained in operation in Springfield, Illinois until 1933. It was one of the first orphanages for African American children in the United States. The actual building is still standing and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 39°47'51"N, 89°38'23"W

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Mather and Wells Neighborhood AssociationSpringfield United States

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Lincoln Colored Home – 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.

~1980 ftNW
Convention center, Entertainment, Performing arts
Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield
10 min walk • Bank of Springfield Center is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Springfield, Illinois.
0.7 miW
Domed seat of state government
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield
19 min walk • The Illinois State Capitol, situated in the city of Springfield, stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of the late 19th century and the political heart of Illinois. This impressive building, which serves as the seat of government for the state, is not...
0.4 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield
11 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located in downtown Springfield, Illinois. This is the church that President Abraham Lincoln and his family attended while they lived in Springfield.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Library
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield
14 min walk • The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield
14 min walk • The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.
~1520 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield
8 min walk • Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home and related historic district where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1844 to 1861, before becoming the 16th president of the United States.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Dana-Thomas House, Springfield
17 min walk • The Dana–Thomas House is a home in Prairie School style designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built 1902–04 for patron Susan Lawrence Dana, it is located along East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield, Illinois.
0.5 miW
Museum, Historical place
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield
13 min walk • The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site is a historic brick building built in 1841 in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located at 6th and Adams Streets in Springfield, Illinois.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Vachel Lindsay House, Springfield
14 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
22 min walk • The Illinois State Museum features the life, land, people and art of the State of Illinois. The headquarters museum is located on Spring and Edwards Streets, one block southwest of the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield
15 min walk • The Illinois Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Illinois. It is located in the state capital, Springfield, Illinois. The Italianate-style Mansion was designed by Chicago architect John M.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Colored Home?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield (8 min walk), Elijah Iles House, Springfield (10 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Springfield (11 min walk), Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield (11 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Colored Home by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Colored Home:

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Springfield (19 min walk)