Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site

Lincoln history comes alive

On the way from Toluca to Peoria, we noticed this Lincoln statue and commemoration of his time as state attorney in Metamora. Very well done on a cute town square.

Rainy day, warm welcome indoors

There's a lot to be said for visiting the "big name" attractions, but if you miss the out-of-the-way your experience is lacking. Well, that's my view! The Metamora Courthouse is a chance to chat with ...

See Lincoln's actual desk that had to be cut to allow room for his long legs.

Not your typical small town museum. Actual courthouse Lincoln tried cases while on the traveling circuit. See Lincoln's desk that had to be modified to make room for his long legs. Curator gives a ...

Duck Your Head Mr. President

If you are a President Lincoln Historian or want to hone your skills on local history, this place is so cool to visit and just take in the history.

Courthouse

The courthouse and the square has great information and some antidotes on Lincoln when he was a circuit court judge