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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vandalia,_IllinoisVandalia, Illinois - Wikipedia

    Vandalia is a city in and the county seat of Fayette County, Illinois, United States. [3] At the 2020 Census , the population was 7,458. Vandalia is on the Kaskaskia River , and 60 miles (97 km) northeast of the St. Louis area.

  2. www.britannica.com › place › Vandalia-IllinoisVandalia | Small Town, Historic Site, Capital City | Britannica

    Vandalia, city, seat (1821) of Fayette county, south-central Illinois, U.S. Vandalia lies on the Kaskaskia River, about 70 miles (115 km) southeast of Springfield. Its name is of unknown origin but is thought to be derived from either a Vandal tribe, a Dutch settler family, or a small Native.

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  4. www.vandaliaillinois.com › for-visitors › exploreHistory of Vandalia - City of Vandalia, ILCity of Vandalia, IL

    Vandalia, Illinois is unique in its beginning history as a city, in that from its inception it was known that it would be the state's capital city. It seems that Kaskaskia, the first state capital and also the territorial capital, was situated so poorly that it was under constant threat of the great Mississippi River floods.

  5. www.vandaliaillinois.com › for-visitors › exploExplore Vandalia - City of Vandalia, ILCity of Vandalia, IL

    With its rich history in Illinois politics, being the terminus of the Cumberland Road and the place where Abraham Lincoln began his political career, the City Of Vandalia is noted for its tourist attractions and its historic downtown district.

  6. trip101.com › article › best-things-to-do-in10 Best Things To Do In Vandalia, Illinois - Trip101

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    • Learn about the city's history at Fayette County Museum. Fayette County Museum is a unique, Gothic-style building that was originally built as a House of Divine Worship.
    • Visit the glorious Vandalia State House. This prominent landmark is known as the oldest capitol building in Illinois, with remarkable infrastructure that includes wooden floors, lofty ceilings, and alluring vintage furnishings.
    • Explore the scenic Vandalia Park District. Posted by Vandalia Park District on Friday, 1 March 2019. This is a short, 1-mile (1.6-km) walking trail surrounded by parks, nature, and fresh air.
    • Meet the fiery Kaskaskia Dragon. This is a dragon made up of metal. It has a 35-ft-long neck and it breathes fire under your command. As exciting as it sounds, a dragon token is required to make it work.

  7. ilfbpartners.com › family › travel7 Spots to Visit on a Spring Getaway to Vibrant Vandalia

    Feb 13, 2021 · Part of Fayette County in south-central Illinois, Vandalia harbors a rich history. The town is best known for its former statehouse, a historic site that’s also the oldest surviving capital building in Illinois. Vandalia served as the state capital from 1820 to 1839 and was the spot where Abraham Lincoln took his very first political office.

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  9. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Vandalia_(Illinois)Vandalia (Illinois) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Vandalia is a city in Central Illinois. The town where Abraham Lincoln began his political career, Vandalia was the state capital of Illinois from 1820 to 1839. As a member of the state legislature, in 1837 Lincoln made his first comments against slavery in Vandalia.