Downtown in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Sangamon County Courthouse
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023
1. First Sangamon County Courthouse Marker
Costing $72.60.
Erected 1921 by Daughters of the American Revolution (Springfield chapter).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 39° 48.181′ N, 89° 39.202′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street (Illinois Route 97) and North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 E Jefferson St, Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln's Final Journey (about 600 feet away); First Cabin in Springfield (about 800 feet away); Brunwick's Billiard Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Globe Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Globe Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023
2. First Sangamon County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023
3. First Sangamon County Courthouse Marker
Marker is on a rock facing the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
