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ABE LINCOLN’STALKING HOUSES

Driving audio tour of 15 Lincoln-significant build - ings in Pittsfield (set your radio to tune in) Tour may be started at theVisitors Center (#34 below) 224WWASHINGTON PITTSFIELD | 217.285.2971 pikelincoln.com

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PIKE COUNTY COURT HOUSE + PITTSFIELD SQUARE

This imposing county court house was fashioned of Cleveland stone in an octagonal design Master mason, Robert Franklin designed the key- stone architecture of the court house in 1894 The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state and the Midwest Lincoln & Douglas spoke in this courtyard during the senatorial campaign of 1858 Surrounding the court house, a vibrant Midwestern square offers a variety of boutique shops and eateries, along with frequent events 100 EWASHINGTON ST PITTSFIELD | 217.285.6812 pikeil.org

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