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Springfield, Illinois ______________ INCLUDES LINCOLN INFORMATION 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 out Visit Springfield or the Lincoln Library. 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 than Springfield, Illnois.  back to top QuincyNet Home Copyright© 2003 by QuincyNet, a division of HCW Ltd. All Rights Reserved