Aside from being the state capital, Springfield is famous for being President Lincoln's home for almost 25 years. Wiki says:
- "Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city.[9] It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006,[4]with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County.[10]
- Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The most famous historic resident was Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Springfield from 1837 until 1861, when he went to the White House as President. Major tourist attractions include multiple sites connected with Lincoln including his presidential library and museum, his home, and his tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery."
We're going to spend 2 or 3 days checking this out plus catching up on some grocery shopping.
Today we drove into town and were amazed at how nice and quiet it was. Streets and sidewalks are huge and there is almost no traffic! And this is the Capital!
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| No traffic! |
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| Now it is congested |
Had a bite to eat first at Cafe Moxo. Enjoyed it very much.
Went to the visitors center and met a very nice lady that was very helpful
And we toured Lincoln's actual home
LINK. Many of the furnishings are from their living here. The building is well preserved. National Park Service operates it. Excellent free guided tours about every 20 minutes.
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| Reminds us of Williamsburg |
We're loving Springfield! If you're ever anywhere near here, strongly suggest you spend a few days here. We're probably going to extend our stay.
Went to the visitors center and met a very nice lady that was very helpful
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