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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

Sixth & Adams Streets, Springfield, IL
800-545-7300, 217-789-2360
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Ranked #7 of 30 attractions in Springfield
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Built in 1840, this building is where Abraham Lincoln maintained working law offices.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We walked through this site as part of our "Lincoln Experience" in Springfield. If you want to get the most of this, take the free tour offered by the staff as this greatly added to quality of our visit. The displays downstairs give an idea about Springfield during Lincoln's time and his law practice. There is also a post office... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

Been to this upstairs office several times. Still an important place to connect with Lincoln, but starting to show fatigue. Downstairs greeting center is good but the upstairs rooms just seemed tired to me this time.

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Prairie Village, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Interesting restoration of Lincoln's law offices across the street from the old state capital building. The building was constructed in 1840 for commercial use and Lincoln had his law practice there for 25 years with various partners.

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Minnetonka, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Visited Lincoln's law office to see the real deal. The only historical item of Abraham Lincoln's to see was his desk. The rest of the building, about 1/3rd of the old historical part still exists. Yes, you do get to see where Lincoln's law office is presummed to be and you do learn alot from the tour about the time... More

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Wheelersburg, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We took the tour and it was very informative. The staff gave you a lot of information about Lincoln's years as a lawyer and his years in Springfield. Worth it to stop and see.

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Downers Grove, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

I thought it was definitely worth going even though it is short. I learned a lot about Lincoln like he used to be a Postmaster. The gift shop which is attached is very nice and reasonable.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

The Lincoln-Herndon Law Office is right across the street from the Old Capitol and is worth the visit. It is a simple, small office with few furnishings, but it is where Lincoln practiced law in Springfield and is worth the visit just for that. The last stop is a small gift shop.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

We enjoyed our tour here, but... There are no original furnishings. They have recreated what Lincoln's law office with Herndon might have looked like, and we may well have been treading the same floor boards that Lincoln did. Beyond that, much of the building requires imagination. The court room that has been recreated did not actually exist in the same... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This tour lasted about 30 minutes with David as our guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and it was great walking the same place that President Lincoln and his partner practiced law. Be sure to check out the statue of Lincoln and his wife and 2 boys on the sidewalk in front of the building. Make sure to stop... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

Took an 8th grade class here. The tour last about 30 minutes and the tour guide was very informative. We walked in Lincoln's foot steps. This building actually looked like it has had the best care and up keep.

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