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Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois, the state capital and home to Abraham Lincoln, is in the central part of the state. Springfield is an economic center of agriculture, distribution, and manufacturing. Commonly manufactured products include paint, electronics, bricks, and farm equipment. The fertile farm land around the city produced several crops and the surrounding area is also rich in coal. This diversity means plenty of business for local Springfield movers.

History: John Kelly first settled the area in 1818 when he built a home in present-day Springfield. The area was first called Calhoun after the U.S. Senator but the name was changed to Springfield in 1832. Abraham Lincoln moved to the city in 1837, where he practiced law until 1861. He and eight others also were successful in moving the Illinois capital from Vandalia to Springfield. The city was officially incorporated in 1840. There were race riots in 1808 which led to the formation of the NAACP in 1809. Around this time, Frank Lloyd Wright built a "Prarie" style house called the Dana-Thomas House that still stands today.

Tourism: Springfield is serviced by Capital Airport which is located four miles outside of the city. Several historical buildings of the area include the capitol building, as well as the old capital building, and the governor's mansion. Museums of the city include the state art gallery and many museums for Lincoln, most notably the Depost Museum and the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Colleges/Universities:
Lincoln Land Community College
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield College in Illinois
Milliken University (45 Miles)
Bradley University (63 Miles)
Illinois Central College (67 Miles)
Illinois State University (68 Miles)

Interesting Facts:
-In 2004, Governor Blagojevich named a stretch of highway I-55 after recently deceased Senator Vince Demuzio.
-Abraham Lincoln and his wife are buried in Springfield. There is also a monument designed by L.G. Mead that was dedicated in 1874.
-Foods that originated in the city of Springfield include the corn dog and the horseshoe sandwich.

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