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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Sixth & Adams Streets, Springfield, IL
800-545-7300, 217-789-2360
Ranked #9 of 24 attractions in Springfield
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Built in 1840, this building is where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices.
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Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

As it is just downtown, it is nice to see where Lincoln worked and intended to come back to work after his term was up. Unfortunately that as not to be. Walk where Lincoln once walked as there are some original floorboards.

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The Lincoln law office is located pretty close to the Presidential Library and Museum. Make sure to stop and take a look.

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chicago
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The lady who gave us the tour was very knowledgeable and you could tell she really loved her job. The site is run by two volunteers, they rotate taking the groups. If you are interested in LIncoln, you must stop here.

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Fort Wayne, IN
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Another great place to visit to see what life was life for Abraham Lincoln. Part of the downtown area walking tour, it's a place to learn more interesting details and stories about his life.

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Pataskala, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Definitely must see but not a whole lot to see. Mostly worth saying you have been there and seen it. Donations accepted. Workers are all very nice. Our tour guide gave us a great suggestion for lunch.

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Evanston, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This is a short tour (~20 minutes). Exhibitss and a gift shop are in the same building.

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See 5 more reviews by Laura-and-Numa for Springfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Abe Lincoln was a self-taught lawyer, and from all accounts, he was actually fairly competent at it. This was his office, and it's located on the 2nd floor of a building just southeast of the old State Capitol Building. The office is set up just as it was when Lincoln worked here, and from the books and papers strewn about,... More

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Bethany Beach, Delaware, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

'Very Good' rating is a result of very restricted hours. Other than that, a must-visit for history nerds like myself. Literally next to the Old State Capital building, and right down the lane from good food, being able to catch the view President Lincoln had from his office is worth a small schedule rearrangement.

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Springfield, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Worth seeing if you are near the area and have time. Upstairs is the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and down stairs is a really nice gift shop called Tinsley's Dry Goods.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

A quick stop on your Lincoln journey. Very nicely preserved. You can see where Lincoln started his law practice. He used to bring his kids with him to work, so you get a little story of how his family life was. A must see.

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