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Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol is a historic place in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000331.

Springfield, Sangamon County, IllinoisListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000331★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old State Capitol?

The Old State Capitol State Historic Site is a former capitol building for the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in Springfield, it is one of two preserved former Illinois capitol buildings. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–1840, when Springfield became the capital city, and served as the state house from 1840 to 1876, when it was replaced by the current capitol. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, primarily for its association with Lincoln and his political rival Stephen Douglas.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Old State Capitol
City
Springfield
County
Sangamon County
State
Illinois
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000331
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.80109, -89.64857
When was Old State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Old State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Old State Capitol located?

Old State Capitol is located in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois at approximately 39.80109, -89.64857. See the map above.

Is Old State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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