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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
6th & Adams, Springfield, IL
(217) 785-7289

 Hours:
 9 am – 5 pm
April 15 – Labor Day, open daily

Day after Labor Day – April 14, Tuesday – Saturday

Last tour begins 45 minutes
before closing. Call for holiday hours.

There is no charge to visit the site. Donations are accepted.

Please contact the Group Tour Office of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
if you are planning a visit for
15 or more individuals.
Phone: 800-545-7300

 

The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, situated across from the Old Capitol, offer visitors yet anther view of Abraham Lincoln. Here one is able to envision the beginnings of Lincoln’s successful law career and learn about the courtrooms where he tried cases.

Abraham Lincoln practiced briefly here with Stephen T. Logan before becoming law partners with William Herndon. Lincoln maintained offices here from 1843 to about 1852. 

Other lawyers had offices here, including some of Lincoln’s closest friends.  Also in this building was Illinois’ federal courtroom and Springfield’s post office.

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