Transit station
Old State Capitol
21 locals recommend
Location
526 E Adams St
Springfield, IL
Downtown
Tips from locals
The scene of many Lincoln speeches in the years leading up to the Civil War, the Old State Capitol, was the center of Illinois political life in the 1800's. Visitors can take a guided tour or view the historic building on their own.
Where Obama announced his candidacy and where Abraham Lincoln delivered his "House Divided" speech in 1858.