The Prairie State
Capital: Springfield
The 21st state joined the Union in 1818. This is the Prairie State because settlers found highly wooded areas in the east part of the country. This is the first place they found open prairies. Modern efforts to change the slogan to The Land of Lincoln sound reasonable. Abraham Lincoln moved here to practice law, started a career in politics, and is entombed here.
Illinois State Capitol: A beautiful and warm capitol with several tributes to President Lincoln.
Lincoln Tomb: Final resting place of the 16th President.
National Park Sites Visited
Lincoln Home NHS: The only home Lincoln ever owned. He rented before and the White House isn't owned by the President.