Vandalia is the county seat for Fayette County with a rich history in politics and is known as the place where Abraham Lincoln began his career. Historical downtown Vandalia, the center of the Vandalia Main Street Program, offers residents and tourists the opportunity to learn about the past through its tourist sites, as well as the opportunity to enjoy fine restaurants and shop in unique stores.
Through the efforts of committees related to downtown storefront design, special events and promotions, economic restructuring and membership enhancement and fundraising, the Vandalia Main Street Program has been offering the downtown area the opportunity to return to the days when the downtown was the true heart of the city. Formally designated as a Main Street community in January of 1999, the program is dedicated to revitalizing the downtown area. The Vandalia Main Street Program welcomes you to our historic city and we hope you take the time to enjoy not only our historical aspects, but our unique shopping and dining opportunities as well.
