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  1. Lincoln is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. First settled in the 1830s, it is the only town in the U.S. that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president; he practiced law there from 1847 to 1859. Lincoln is home to two prisons.

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    • Visit the Lincoln Heritage Museum. First attraction goes to all the history buffs out there. The museum is located in Lincoln College, the only college named for the late Abraham Lincoln.
    • Have a quick stop at the Railsplitter Covered Wagon. Lincoln city is the home to the world’s largest covered wagon and there’s full proof to that. This attraction is located at the roadside and is worth a quick stop for a short photo op.
    • Relax at Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area (former Railsplitter State Park) This park is the ideal location if you want to find peace and tranquillity throughout your vacation or just want to have a quick break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    • Visit Lincoln Park District. This park is being led by five elected park commissioners with a mission to take care of the facilities of the park and the availability of recreational programs to its residents.
  2. Lincoln, city, seat (1853) of Logan county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Springfield. Founded in 1853, the city was named for Abraham Lincoln, then a Springfield attorney, who handled the legalities of its founding and christened it with the juice of a watermelon.

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  3. Lincoln is a city in Central Illinois. It was settled by Europeans in the 1830s, and is home to two colleges and two prisons. The two colleges are Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University. It is also the home of the world's largest covered wagon and numerous other historical sites along the Route 66 corridor.

  4. Dec 19, 2023 · Lincoln Home. National Historic Site. Husband, Father, Neighbor, and President. Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea.

  5. Sep 28, 2022 · Things to Do in Lincoln, Illinois: See Tripadvisor's 2,697 traveler reviews and photos of Lincoln tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July.