LINCOLN DEPOT

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On Monday, February 11, 1861, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Great Western Railroad station in a cold rain to see newly elected Abraham Lincoln off to Washington, D.C., to become president. He carried the burden of a nation in trouble on his shoulders.

Discover the heartfelt words Lincoln used to express his feelings about leaving Springfield and discover how true his predictions were by clicking on the More Information button.

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A second story has been added to the Great Western Railroad station since Lincoln bade farewell to Springfield.

Link to official Lincoln Depot web site:
www.nps.gov/liho/depot/depot.htm

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This copy of the railroad time card shows the Lincoln presidential train’s itinerary from Springfield to the Illinois border


This scene in the restored Lincoln Depot illustrates Lincoln speaking to the residents of Springfield for the last time.


The Lincoln Depot houses a multi-screen presentation recounting Lincoln’s train trip from Springfield to Washington, D.C.


The Lincoln Depot contains additional Lincoln-related displays.

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