Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield

Name: Old State Capitol State Historic Site
Address: 5th & Adams Streets, Springfield, 62701, United States
Telephone: +1 217-785-7960

#6 among attractions in Springfield

Museum, Top attraction, Historical place, Greek Revival architecture

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Old State Capitol State Historic Site, Springfield

Facts and practical information

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. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, primarily for its association with Lincoln and his political rival Stephen Douglas. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 39°48'4"N, 89°38'55"W

Address

5th & Adams StreetsDowntown SpringfieldSpringfield 62701 United States

Contact

+1 217-785-7960

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Day trips

Old State Capitol State Historic Site – 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.

~980 ftE
Convention center, Entertainment, Performing arts
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Church
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Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield
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~1960 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
13 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.
~1840 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Illinois Executive Mansion, Springfield
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Museum, History museum, Architecture
Elijah Iles House, Springfield
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old State Capitol State Historic Site open?

Old State Capitol State Historic Site is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old State Capitol State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield (1 min walk), Central Springfield Historic District, Springfield (2 min walk), Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, Springfield (2 min walk), Studio on 6th, Springfield (3 min walk).

How to get to Old State Capitol State Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old State Capitol State Historic Site:

Train

Springfield (5 min walk)