Part of the table was cut away to accommodate Lincoln's extra-long legs. Another special item is an American flag made for the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates. Upstairs you can see the restored courtroom, jury room and judge's chambers. The courtroom, which features original flooring and period furnishings, has been restored to its 1845 appearance. The judge's bench is unsually high, with a short flight of stairs on each side.
Admission is free, but donations are suggested.
Click here for a map. Related Reading Davenport, Don. Prairie Oak Press, 1991. Frank, John P. Lincoln as a Lawyer. University of Illinois Press, 1961.