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What is Springfield best known for?
- Springfield might be best known for its most famous resident, President Abraham Lincoln.
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Why did Abraham Lincoln move to Springfield?
- The city is where Lincoln chose to move to pursue a career in law, where he met his wife, and where he lived while holding a position in the House of Representatives.
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When did Lincoln leave Springfield?
- It wasn’t until he was elected president that he left Springfield, and upon his departure, many of the residents saw him off.
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What can visitors experience in modern-day Springfield?
- Modern-day Springfield is a destination filled with rich Civil War history, museums, and monuments dedicated not only to Abraham Lincoln, but also to the work he considered of the utmost importance.
Things to Do:
Weekend drive from Chicago to Springfield, Illinois is 3 hr 45 min (218.6 miles via I-57 S and I-72 W).
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