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

Third State Capitol

Erected in 1836

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

1. Third State Capitol Marker

Inscription.
The third capitol building owned by the state was restored as a memorial in 1933. It was the capitol from December 3, 1836 to July 4, 1839. Abraham Lincoln was a member of the House during the three sessions of the legislature held in this building, and was the leader in the removal of the capital to Springfield. Stephen A. Douglas was a member of the 1836-1837 session. The Fayette County Courthouse occupied this building 1839-1933.

Erected 1954 by Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • 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 month for this entry is July 1811.

Location. 38° 57.669′ N, 89° 5.64′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Illinois, in Fayette County. Marker is on the wall next to the south entrance to the Old State Capitol, along Gallatin Street, between Kennedy Boulevard and 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Protest Against Slavery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln and the "Long Nine"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln As A Polished Politician (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Madonna of the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Internal Improvements (within shouting distance of this marker); Sitting with Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); First Elective Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

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

2. The Old State Capitol. Town webpage. (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Third State Capitol Marker

To left of doorway

Third State Capitol Carved Stone image. Click for full size.

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

3. Third State Capitol Carved Stone

Third (Old) State Capitol image. Click for full size.

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

4. Third (Old) State Capitol

Looking north

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.