Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition
209 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62701
Historic Sites
Looking for Lincoln shares Abraham Lincoln’s Illinois story across 43 counties, preserving the region’s cultural and historical legacies while inspiring visitors through Lincoln’s enduring values, leadership, and remarkable journey.
Abraham Lincoln spent 30 years in Central Illinois, where he raised his family and pursued his passion for the law and politics. Looking for Lincoln coordinates the 43-county Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in partnership with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. We share Lincoln’s Illinois story—where he lived, worked, and traveled. Collaborating with communities and organizations, we help preserve and celebrate central Illinois’s natural, cultural, and historical legacies. Abraham Lincoln’s journey from humble roots to the presidency continues to inspire millions worldwide through his integrity, leadership, and role in guiding a divided nation through its greatest crisis. Illinois 250
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