Vermilion County Museum

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday   10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Opened in the spring of 2002, the museum is a near replica of the 1833 county courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859 and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.  The museum includes a Lincoln/Lamon law office recreation, among other Lincoln memorabilia.  The museum is housed on two floors (ADA accessible) and sits directly behind the Fithian Home.

  • Fithian Home  (National Register – Lincoln Site)  Home of Dr. William Fithian, Civil War surgeon and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln.  Lincoln gave a speech from the balcony of the home prior to his presidential run, and the bedroom Lincoln used on his visits remains as it was in the 1800s.
  • Lamon House  1031 N. Logan Ave, Danville  (127) 442-2922 – An 1840’s Greek Revival Cottage built by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, Abraham Lincoln’s law partner and bodyguard.
  • Mann’s Chapel   15205 Mann’s Chapel Road, Rossville
  • Pioneer Cemetery   Salt Kettle Rest Area (I-74) Oakwood, IL

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