The Mt. Pulaski Courthouse Historical Site is located, as the title indicates, in the small central Illinois ( Logan County) town on the city square. It is one of only two surviving Eighth Judicial Circuit courthouses in Illinois where Abraham Lincoln practiced. The Greek Revival-style courthouse hosted the semi-annual circuit court business from 1848 to 1855 when the county seat was moved to Lincoln. The 2-story structure provided office space for the circuit clerk, county clerk, school commissioner, sheriff, surveyor and treasurer. Court was held on the 2nd floor. The building was converted for use as a schoolhouse for about 20 years and subsequently has housed the town jail, post office and general town meeting gathering place. It was deeded to the state in 1936 for refurbishment and preservation.
Location:
Mt. Pulaski Illinois 62548
Other History nearby:
(Athens) Abe Lincoln Long Nine Museum
(Clinton) C.H. Moore Homestead
(Bloomington) David Davis Mansion
(Lewistown) Dickson Mounds Museum
(Tuscola) Douglas County Museum
(Mahomet) Early American Museum
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06/10 Coming to The Mt. Pulaski area
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
Summer Camp Music Festival Chillicothe IL May24-26 The first Summer Camp Music Festival was held in 2001 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. About 1,000 attended the festival that year, and enjoyed over 20 bands on 2 stages over the course of 2 days. Since then, Summer Camp Music Festival has grown to more than 15,000 attendees, hosting more than 100 bands on 7 stages over 3 days.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
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