Abraham Lincoln Museum      Old State Capitol      Lincoln-Herndon Law Office      Lincoln’s Home (0.3 miles)      Lincoln’s New Salem (0.5 mi)      Illinois State Capitol (0.5 mi)      Lincoln’s Tomb (5 miles)      Lake Springfield (5 miles)      Frank Lloyd Wright House Lincoln’s New Salem Abraham Lincoln grew to "a man of purpose and destiny" during the six years (1831-37) he lived in New Salem Village. While there, he clerked in a store, enlisted in the Blackhawk War, served as postmaster and deputy surveyor, studied law and was elected legislator. Timber houses, shops, and stores now comprise the reconstructed historic village where history comes to life. Click Here for more information...