Location: Lincoln
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The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Lincoln, Illinois (IL)
Lincoln is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. It is the only town in the United States that was named for and by Abraham Lincoln before he became president; he practiced law there from 1847 to 1859. First settled in the 1830s, Lincoln is home to three colleges and two prisons. The three colleges are Lincoln College, Lincoln Christian University, and Heartland Community College. It is also the home of the world's largest covered wagon.
Restaurants in Lincoln
1. Tropics Neon Sign
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Tropics restaurant opened in 1950 by Vince Schwenoha. The site included a large, signature neon sign that quickly became the symbol of the restaurant and a Route 66 landmark. In 1955, Lew & Bev Johnson became owners of the Tropics until 1997 when it closed. In 2016, the Tropics was inducted into the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame. The neon sign is fully restored.
2. Lincoln County Illinois Courthouse
3. Postville Courthouse State Historic site
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
A replica of the 1800s Postville Courthouse where Abraham Lincoln once practiced law while in the 8th Judicial Court Circuit. This beautiful two story attraction offers a nice guided tour of the building and the grounds which also offers a medicinal garden of that era as well.
Reviewed By HPfromTN - Nashville, United States
In almost every instance on Route 66, the people you meet are just like the two gentlemen we met on our most recent visit to the Postville Courthouse. Okay, so this is a replica of the original courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. After 175 years what wooden structure would not need major repairs, so this replica is no different than if the real thing had entirely new materials. You need to spend at least an hour looking at everything and watching the 11-minute video. It is a must stop on Route 66 for any history buff or admirer of Lincoln.
4. Railsplitter Covered Wagon
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By lincolngirl132 - Lincoln, United States
This enormous covered wagon was purchased by a local businessman and has found a home in a large open area in front of the American Legion hall on Route 66. Great place to stop for a fun vacation photo
5. First Presbyterian Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. The Mill Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Lincoln Speedway
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
