Making my way from Effingham, Illinois to Peoria, Illinois, I drove the “long” way and passed through the towns of Vandalia and Hillsboro.

Vandalia served as the state capital of Illinois from 1819-1839. Interestingly, Abraham Lincoln, then a state legislator, argued for a move of the capital to Springfield. Walking some of the streets I came across an abandoned theater–sad to see.

Hillsboro features a nice courthouse square with a Lincoln statue.

Hillsboro, Illinois

Hillsboro, Illinois

Hillsboro, Illinois

Vandalia State House, Illinos

abandoned theater, Vandalia, Illinois

Vandalia State House, Illinos

abandoned theater, Vandalia, Illinois

abandoned theater, Vandalia, Illinois

Vandalia State House, Illinos

Vandalia, Illinois