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Old State Capitol Description

The Old State Capitol was the center of Illinois government from 1839 to 1876. Abraham Lincoln served here as a state legislator, pleaded cases before the Supreme Court, and delivered his famous "House Divided" speech.

Hobbies & Activities category: Government or institution building; Historic site

Address

Old State Capitol
South Fifth and East Adams Streets
Springfield, IL 62701-1507
United States

Map Old State Capitol

Phone 1 (217) 785-7960

Hours

March 1 to October 31

Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed
Closed		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to February 28

Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed
Closed		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)