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Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site, Mount Pulaski

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The Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site is a historic county courthouse located in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, United States. It was the county seat of Logan County from 1848 until 1855. It is one of only two remaining courthouses from Illinois's Eighth Circuit, the circuit on which central Illinois lawyer Abraham Lincoln carried out much of his practice of law. The courthouse is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as a state historic site. Visitors are given guided tours of the recreated county offices and courtroom.

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Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site reviews

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  • By barkus1968
    If you enjoy driving through small towns in Illinois and visiting historic sites...this is good stop. The town square is not in great shape, but everything is well maintained. The courthouse has... 
    If you enjoy driving through small towns in Illinois and visiting historic sites...this is good stop. The town square is not in great shape, but everything is well maintained. The courthouse has...  more »
  • By Tom G
    This was worth a short stop on a long drive to see this historic courthouse site. It has very limited hours to visit inside: Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. Since I visited on a Monday... 
    This was worth a short stop on a long drive to see this historic courthouse site. It has very limited hours to visit inside: Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. Since I visited on a Monday...  more »
  • By dave5400
    But I would like to rate it that high. This is one of only 2 courthouses Lincoln practiced law in that are still standing today. The other is Metamora Court House. Mt Pulaski courthouse sits in the... 
    But I would like to rate it that high. This is one of only 2 courthouses Lincoln practiced law in that are still standing today. The other is Metamora Court House. Mt Pulaski courthouse sits in the...  more »
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  • By Alexa McCray
    Great place to visit while my brother was visiting from out of state. We were greeted at the door by a kind gentleman who gave us a tour of the building and shared his knowledge of Lincoln's history in Mt Pulaski and Central Illinois.
  • By C Thomas
    Great place to visit in the center of this town on the prairie.
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