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Lincoln's Family Pew

321 S 7th Street , Springfield, IL 62701

Historic Sites

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, like many of their neighbors, maintained a family pew in their place of worship.

Temporarily Closed

You may view it, and seven beautiful Tiffany windows, in the First Presbyterian Chruch, which is downtown Springfield. Docent guided tours include information about the Louis Comfort Tiffany Windows and the Lincoln Family's relationship to First Church.

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