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Springfield, Illinois _________________ DOES NOT INCLUDE LINCOLN ATTRACTIONS Driving Directions From Quincy, take I-172 south for 15 miles to I-72. Take I-72 east 100 miles to Springfield. Approximately 115 miles. Calendar of Events For a calendar of Springfield events check the Springfield website or the Lincoln Library website. History Springfield, located on the Sangamon River, was first settled in 1818 by trappers and traders. It was named Sangamon County Seat in 1821 and incorporated in 1832. Just five years later, Springfield became the Illinois state capital. Abraham Lincoln moved to Springfield in 1837 and stayed there until he became president in 1861. There is a wealth of Illinois history as well as Abraham Lincoln history to be discovered in Springfield. More than a million people come to Springfield each year to walk the historic street and see the historic sites that bring history to life. There is no better place to learn about Lincoln. Visitors can explore Springfield by taking the self-guided tours. Historic walking and driving tours are outlined in a guide book for those who would like to explore Springfield. The guide books are available at the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Call (217) 789-2360 for more information. Since Springfield has so much to see and do, the Springfield daytrip has been divided into two trips. This daytrip highlights Springfield attractions that do not center around Abraham Lincoln, while the other daytrip focuses on Lincoln in Springfield. We hope that you find this information useful and enjoy your visit to Springfield! back to top QuincyNet Home Copyright© 2003 by QuincyNet, a division of HCW Ltd. All Rights Reserved