Vandalia, Illinois: Abe Lincoln Reading Newspaper
Young, beardless of Lincoln reads across the street from the old Illinois Capitol, where he served in the legislature. There's room on the split log bench to sit with him.
- Address:
- 431 W. Gallatin St., Vandalia, IL
- Directions:
- Midtown, on the south side of W. Gallatin St., midway between S. 3rd and 4th Sts.
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Statue of Abe Lincoln reading the local newspaper in Lincoln Park. It is across the street from the old Illinois Capitol where Abe served in the legislature from 1834-1839. Have a seat and chat with the future President.
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Young, beardless Abe is sitting on a bench made from a split log.