Vandalia Statehouse, Vandalia, Illinois
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paulspaper
N 38° 57.654 W 089° 05.628
16S E 318585 N 4314522
The Vandalia Statehouse was the western most terminus of the National Road.
Waymark Code: WM5J46
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2009
Views: 23
The Vandalia Statehouse was the location of Illinois State Government until the capital was moved to Springfield. The Vandalia State House, the fourth Illinois statehouse, served as the capitol from 1836 until 1839 and is the oldest surviving capitol building in the state. On the Vandalia Statehouse grounds is the Madonna of the Trail monument, along with a plaque mentioning that this is the western terminus of the highway.
Americana: Other
Significant Interest: Museum
Milestone / Marker: Beginning / End
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