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Dr. William Fithian was Danville’s most prominent physician during most of the 19th Century. The house that he built is still standing and is part of the Vermillion County Museum Complex. Lincoln was known to have spent time in this home as Dr. Fithian was not only a doctor, but was also very active in Vermilion County politics. In 1858, during the senate campaign, Lincoln made an impromptu speech from the second floor balcony outside the bedroom that he frequently occupied. The house contains a bed that Lincoln slept in that night. The home is located next to the newly completed Vermilion County Museum. Directions/Location: 116 N. Gilbert – Corner of Gilbert and Lafayette Streets. 85 miles from Indinapolis on I-74 and 120 miles from Springfield on I-74 and I-72. Phone: 217-442-2922 Hours of Operation: January-December Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-5:00 |
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