The city of Springfield, Illinois, is all Abraham Lincoln, all the time. You can visit his presidential museum, his home, his law office, and even his final resting place. This is the city where Lincoln practiced law, and it was from here that he left for the White House in 1861. Springfield is also loaded with Route 66 attractions, but I'm guessing that the majority of travelers in town are unaware of them, caught up as they are with Honest Abe.
All roads lead to Springfield, the state capital, as they have both before and after the reign of Route 66, and the arrival of the interstate only helped in the economy of this tourist destination. Not that the town depends in any large way on Lincoln or 66 tourism - the state government is the city's largest employer.
The first photo was taken after this reporter had eaten one too many corn dogs, at the place that allegedly invented them. I know there is some controversy over this, but where else would such a great fast food be hatched, other than on Route 66? Next is the famous and patriotic Lauterbach Tire Muffler Man, which I ran into on the outskirts of town. The last photo is an angled capture of the Old Statehouse, where Lincoln (and later Barack Obama) announced his candidacy for president. Log Book: 197 miles motored on old 66.
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