All through Lincoln’s life his friends played an enormous role in his success as a lawyer and politician. Many of these associations were created as he traveled from one courthouse to another on the 8th judicial circuit. Mt. Pulaski is a place that provided him many of those important connections. It is a small rural community with a wonderful old square that showcases the Mt. Pulaski courthouse where Lincoln spent much of his time. This beautiful red brick Greek revival building is lovingly interpreted by a devoted group of Mt. Pulaski volunteers who also staff the Mt. Pulaski Museum and Welcome Center which is right across the square. You will feel right at home and learn a lot about Lincoln at the same time.
The square also includes several shops and restaurants. Mt. Pulaski is a lovely old farm town that is only 10 miles from I-55 and 25 miles from Springfield. No matter how you get to Mt Pulaski you will drive through some of the richest farmland in the state. A trip to Mt Pulaski offers the opportunity to get off the main roads and see the country.
For information:
Mt. Pulaski Visitor and Information Bureau
217) 792-3222 or 792-5657.
http://www.mtpulaskiil.com
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