Vandalia in Fayette County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Second State Capitol

1824 - 1836

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

1. Second State Capitol Marker

Inscription.
The second state capitol owned by the State was a two-story brick building erected here in 1824, using the walls of the first State Bank which burned January 28, 1823. Abraham Lincoln was a member of the House in the 1834-1835 and 1835-1836 sessions . Vandalia paid one-fifth of the total cost of $15,000. Torn down in 1836, the salvage was used in the third capitol building.

Erected by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1835.

Location. 38° 57.664′ N, 89° 5.69′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is on 4th Street near Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is west across the street from the Third (Old) State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 South 4th Street, Vandalia IL 62471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Elective Office (here, next to this marker); First Protest Against Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Charters Hotel

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Madonna of the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln and the "Long Nine" (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Printer (within shouting distance of this marker); Flack's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

Also see . . . History of Vandalia, Illinois. Town website (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2011

2. Second State Capitol Marker

In ground at left side of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.