Mt. Vernon Appellate Courthouse
1400 Main St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Historic Sites
Revisit Illinois history , discover the Lincoln connection, and view breathtaking architecture!
Constructed in 1857 as the southern division of the Illinois State Supreme Court, Abraham Lincoln successfully argued a famous tax case in 1859. In 1888, Clara Barton used the building as a hospital. Tours are available. Please call in advance.
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