thank you so much for watching please like And subscribe to join our Learning Journey here are 20 facts about Springfield one location Springfield is the capital city of Illinois situated in the central part of the state along the Sangamon River two population Springfield has a population of around 115,000 making it one of the larger cities in Illinois three Abraham Lincoln's Home Springfield is famously known for being the home of Abraham Lincoln who lived there from 1837 to 1861 his restored home is now a National Historic Site four Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and museum in Springfield offers extensive exhibits on Lincoln's life presidency and Legacy five Illinois state capital the Illinois state capital located in Springfield features a distinctive Dome and is the seat of the state government housing the offices of the governor and the general assembly six old state capital the old state capital in Springfield where Lincoln delivered his famous house divided speech is now a historical site offering tours and Exhibits seven Dana Thomas House The Dana Thomas House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright is a notable example of prairie style architecture and is open to the public for tours eight Springfield's historic downtown Springfield's historic downtown featured a variety of preserved buildings shops and restaurants offering a glimpse into the city's past nine Illinois State Museum the Illinois State Museum in Springfield provides exhibits on Illinois history natural history and art and is known for its extensive Collections and educational programs 10 Lincoln Tomb the Lincoln Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln his wife Mary Todd Lincoln and three of their children and is a major site of historical significance 11 Illinois State Fair the Illinois State Fair held annually in Springfield is one of the largest state fairs in the country featuring agricultural exhibits carnival rides and entertainment 12 Springfield zoo the Springfield Zoo located in Washington Park offers a variety of animal exhibits and educational programs for visitors of all ages 13 Springfield Art Association the Springfield Art Association promotes local artists and offers art classes exhibitions and community events throughout the year 14 Lincoln's New Salem Lincoln's New Salem a reconstructed 19th Century Village provides historical reenactments and educational programs about Lincoln's early years before he became president 15 Reese Memorial caralon the Reese Memorial carolon in Washington Park is a notable Bell Tower featuring carolon concerts and providing Scenic views of the surrounding area 16 old state capital Historic Site the old state capital Historic Site features historical exhibits and offers insights into Illinois government and the role of Springfield in the state's history 17 Prairie Capital Convention Center the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield hosts a variety of events including concerts conventions and community activities 18 Lincoln hearnden Law Offices the lincol hearnden law offices where Abraham Lincoln practiced law are preserved as a historical site offering tours and insights into Lincoln's legal career 19 Springfield mile the Springfield mile is a historic racetrack known for its motorcycle and car