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With its rich history in Illinois politics, being the
terminus of the Cumberland Road and the place where Abraham Lincoln
began his political career, the city of Vandalia is noted for its
tourist attractions and its historic downtown district. Vandalia
Main Street encourages you to visit the historic places in our town,
and to learn about each one and its history to Vandalia.
The historic sites in our community include the Vandalia
Statehouse - the third capitol building in Vandalia, The Fayette
County Museum and Garden, and the Little Brick House. Vandalia also
features the Madonna of the Trail statue, situated on the grounds
of the Statehouse. The statue was dedicated in 1928 and is a tribute
to the pioneer women who traveled the Cumberland Road.
In June 2001, Vandalia became the home for another historic
statue. The Vandalia Main Street Program's "Sitting With Lincoln"
project is a life sized, seated bronze Lincoln statue across the
street from the Statehouse in the Lincoln park.
Vandalia residents and tourists have the opportunity to
sit with Lincoln, have a picture taken, and "rub elbows" with future
16th President of the United States.
Again welcome to Vandalia. We hope you enjoy your time
in our city and come again to our historic town.
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