Historical Markers in Sangamon County, Illinois
1859-1911
A Day With the Lincolns
A Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood
A National Cemetery System
A Place to Call Home
A Springfield Kitchen Garden
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Abraham Lincoln and the Talisman
Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Abraham Lincoln's Tomb
Acts of Intolerance
All Gave Some, Some Gave All
Allen Miller House
Animal Problems
Boyhood Home of Julius Rosenwald
Brunwick's Billiard Hall
Building the Lincoln Tomb
C. M. & S. Smith Store
Camp Butler
Camp Butler
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Campaign Poles
Charles Arnold House
Charles Corneau House
Clayville
Clayville Tavern
Colonel Ulysses S. Grant
Confederate Burials in the National Cemetery
Cook's Hall
Corneau & Diller Drug Store
Cozy Dog Drive In, Springfield, Illinois
Curran's Jewelry Shop
Daily Life in 1860
Dana Thomas House
Departure Point of The Donner Party
Economic and Ethnic Diversity in Springfield
First Cabin in Springfield
First Resting Place of Abraham Lincoln
Florville's Barber Shop
Garden Club Volunteers
General John A. McClernand
George W. Shutt House
Globe Tavern
Great Western Depot
Great Western Railroad Depot
Harriett Dean House
Henson Lyon House
Henson Robinson House
Highway Tree Planting
Historic Route 66 Illinois
Hutchinson Cemetery & Springfield High School
Illinois Remembers POW/MIA
Illinois State Military Museum
Illinois State Register
Illinois State University - Concordia Seminary
Illinois Terminal System
In Memory of Abraham Lincoln
In Their Springfield Prime
Jesse K. Dubois House
Joshua Speed's Store
Julia Sprigg House
Kenneth Belton
Leaping Lincoln
Lest We Forget
Lincoln and Animals
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Lincoln Memorial Garden
Lincoln the Leader
Lincoln-Era Fire Companies
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
Lincoln's Carriage Maker
Lincoln's Dentist
Lincoln's Final Journey
Lincoln's Hat
Lincoln's Home Becomes a Shrine
Lincoln's Horse
Lincoln's Landscape
Lincoln's Last Law Office
Lincoln's Springfield
LincolnÂ’s Farewell to Springfield
LincolnÂ’s Tomb
Lindbergh Field
Lithuanians in Springfield
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
Mary Lincoln's Circle of Friends
Mary Lincoln's Family
Mary Lincoln's Ring
Oak Ridge Cemetery's Original Entrance
Old State Capitol
Our Fallen Illinois Service Members
Peter Cartwright
Pioneer Park
Politics in the Neighborhood
Potawatomi Trail of Death
Potawatomi Trail of Death
Potawatomi Trail of Death
Potawatomi Trail of Death
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln
Receiving Vault
Reconstruction and Renovation
Republican Wigwams
Reservoir Park and Lanphier High School
Revolutionary War Patriots
Robert Stuart Fitzgerald Boyhood Home
Sarah Cook House
Soldiers of the American Revolution
Soldiers of the War of 1812
Solomon Allen Barn
Some Exterior Features
Spanish American War Memorial
Springfield Home for the Friendless / Family Service Center
Springfield, Illinois
Stephen A. Douglas
Streetscape 1859
Streetscape 1859
Streetscape 1859
Stuart and Lincoln Law Office
Surveyor Presidents
Temporary Tombs
The 1858 Senate Campaign
The American House
The Architect and the Founder
The Bath & Barber Shop
The Children's Lincoln
The Early American Farming Community
The Edwards Trace
The Golden Years
The Grave of Abraham Lincoln
The History of Union Station
The Lincoln Boys in 1854
The Lincoln Depot
The Lincoln Descendants
The Lincoln Tomb Custodian's Residence
The Long Road to Washington
The Lyceum
The People Lincoln Knew
The State Capitol
The Temporary Vault
The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Neighborhood
The Wedding of the Rose and the Lotus
The Williamsville Depot
This Vault
Veterans Memorial
Virgil Hickox Home
Welcome to the Park!
What Did Abraham Lincoln Eat?
When the Wagons Rolled
William Beedle House
"My Hand will Never be Given where my Heart is Not."
About Sangamon County
Sangamon County Timeline
Sangamon County, located in central Illinois, has a rich history that dates back to the Native American settlements of the Kickapoo and Illinois tribes. In the early 1800s, European settlers started arriving, and the area became known for its fertile prairies that were ideal for farming. The county was officially established on January 30, 1821, and was named after the Sangamon River that runs through it.
One of the county's most significant historical moments took place in the 1830s when a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln settled in Springfield, the county seat of Sangamon. Lincoln would go on to become one of the most influential figures in American history, practicing law and serving in the Illinois State Legislature before becoming the 16th President of the United States.
During the mid-19th century, Sangamon County played a pivotal role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. Prominent activists like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass made appearances in Springfield, contributing to the county's reputation as a hub of anti-slavery sentiment.
In the 20th century, Sangamon County experienced rapid industrialization. The automotive industry became a major employer, with several automobile manufacturing plants operating in the area. Additionally, the county became an important center for coal mining, attracting workers from surrounding regions.
Today, Sangamon County continues to thrive as a vibrant community with a diverse economy and a strong focus on education and culture. The county remains closely tied to its historical roots, with many landmarks and historical sites dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists.
One of the county's most significant historical moments took place in the 1830s when a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln settled in Springfield, the county seat of Sangamon. Lincoln would go on to become one of the most influential figures in American history, practicing law and serving in the Illinois State Legislature before becoming the 16th President of the United States.
During the mid-19th century, Sangamon County played a pivotal role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. Prominent activists like Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass made appearances in Springfield, contributing to the county's reputation as a hub of anti-slavery sentiment.
In the 20th century, Sangamon County experienced rapid industrialization. The automotive industry became a major employer, with several automobile manufacturing plants operating in the area. Additionally, the county became an important center for coal mining, attracting workers from surrounding regions.
Today, Sangamon County continues to thrive as a vibrant community with a diverse economy and a strong focus on education and culture. The county remains closely tied to its historical roots, with many landmarks and historical sites dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and tourists.
Sangamon County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- 1818 - Sangamon County is officially formed on January 30 as part of the Illinois Territory.
- 1821 - The town of Springfield is designated as the county seat.
- 1832 - Abraham Lincoln, future 16th President of the United States, arrives in New Salem, located in Sangamon County.
- 1837 - The State Capitol is moved from Vandalia to Springfield, solidifying the city's role as a political center.
- 1842 - The first Sangamon County Courthouse is completed in Springfield.
- 1856 - The Illinois State Journal, a prominent newspaper, is established in Springfield.
- 1908 - The Sangamon County Building, now known as the Old State Capitol, becomes a historical landmark.
- 1909 - Construction of the current Sangamon County Courthouse is completed.
- 1930 - The Sangamon County Historical Society is formed to preserve and promote the county's history.
- 1962 - The Sangamon County Historical Society opens the Edwards Place Historic Site, a historic house museum in Springfield.
- 1982 - The first Lincoln's Festival on Route 66 is held in Springfield, celebrating Abraham Lincoln's ties to the county.
- 2004 - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opens in Springfield, attracting visitors from around the world.