Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Macoupin County "Million Dollar Courthouse"
Site 4
— Carlinville Historic Site —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
1. Macoupin County "Million Dollar Courthouse" Marker
The present-day County Courthouse opened its doors in 1870 with a price tag of $1.3 million dollars. The longest document known to exist in Lincoln's own handwriting, 43 legal size pages, was found among the records in this Courthouse.
Gardens designed and planted by Macoupin County Master Gardeners.
Continue on Trail 1 or Trail 2 to Site 5. Cross Routes 4 & 108 on the south side of the courthouse to 205 E. 1st South Street
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 39° 16.731′ N, 89° 52.756′ W. Marker is in Carlinville, Illinois, in Macoupin County. Marker is on East Main Street (Illinois Route 108) east of South East Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Main St, Carlinville IL 62626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Six - Pounder (a few steps from this marker); Macoupin County Veterans memorial (a few steps from this marker); Macoupin County "Cannonball Jail" (within shouting distance of this marker); Macoupin County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Palmer House (about
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
2. Macoupin County "Million Dollar Courthouse" Marker
In front of the courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
