Fairgrounds in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A. Lincoln Motel
Springfield, Illinois
Photographed by Jason Voigt
1. A. Lincoln Motel Marker
Originally the A. Lincoln Tourist Court, built in the late 1940's and was located on old Route 66 at 2927 S. 6th St. Springfield next to the original Cozy Dog.
At its largest, it touted 44 carpeted deluxe units, complete with air conditioning, central heating, in-room telephones and TV and a bean shaped outdoor pool and added large dining room building.
The sign was removed and parts sold to collectors.
*Neon legend is 100% Original Size
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.
Location. 39° 49.948′ N, 89° 38.246′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Fairgrounds. It can be reached from East Sangamon Avenue west of North Peoria Road (Illinois Route 29). Marker is located at the permanent Route 66 Experience exhibition, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield IL 62702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chain of Rocks Motel (here, next to this marker); The Coliseum (here, next to this marker); Bel-Air Drive-In (here, next to this marker); Route 66 Experience
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
2. A. Lincoln Motel Marker
Marker is located at the permanent Route 66 Experience exhibition, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Sign was recreated by Ace Sign Company.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,652 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
