Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum
The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Museum
- Description: museum of African-American history in Springfield
- Address: 1440 Monument Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Tomb.
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Heritage site
Photo: SenorAnderson, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is there, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures. Oak Ridge Cemetery is situated 1,700 feet northwest of Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum.
Lincoln Tomb
Tomb
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The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States; his wife Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas. Lincoln Tomb is situated 1,300 feet northwest of Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum.
Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Work of art
Photo: Brianlokelly, CC BY-SA 4.0.
A colossal bust of Abraham Lincoln was made by Gutzon Borglum and completed in 1908. The original marble sculpture is installed in the United States Capitol crypt, in Washington, D.C. Reproductions cast in bronze are installed in several other locations, including the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Bust of Abraham Lincoln is situated 1,200 feet northwest of Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Springfield and Grandview.
Springfield
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Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.
Grandview
Village
Grandview is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Grandview is situated 2 miles east of Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum.
Bissell
Hamlet
Bissell is an unincorporated community in Clear Lake Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Bissell is located on Illinois Route 54 and the Canadian National Railway near the northeast border of Springfield. Bissell is situated 4 miles northeast of Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum.
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum
- Categories: African-American museum, building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Capital Township, Sangamon, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.81999° or 39° 49′ 12″ northLongitude
-89.65346° or 89° 39′ 12″ westOpen location code
86FGR89W+XJOpenStreetMap ID
way 461628045OpenStreetMap feature
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tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q24435814
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Oak Ridge Abbey and Rippon-Kinsella House.
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