Illinois
Sangamon
Capital Township

Capitol View

Capitol View is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Capitol View is situated nearby to , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Illinois State Capitol and Illinois State Library.

Town hall
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The , located in , houses the legislative and executive branches of the government of the U.S. state of . is situated 370 feet west of Capitol View.

Library
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The is the official State Library of Illinois located in . The library has a collection of 5 million items and serves as regional federal documents depository for the state.

Museum
The features the life, land, people and art of the State of . In addition to natural history exhibits, the main museum in focuses on the state's cultural and artistic heritage. is situated 820 feet southwest of Capitol View.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Springfield and Grandview.

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is a city in the center of the state of . It is the state's capital — not — and the county seat of Sangamon County. is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.

Village
is a village in , , . The population was 1,441 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Capitol View.

Village
is a village in , , . The population was 1,642 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 3 miles south of Capitol View.

Capitol View

Latitude
39.7984° or 39° 47′ 54″ north
Longitude
-89.65359° or 89° 39′ 13″ west
Open location code
86FGQ8XW+9H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4253414987
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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