Cache placed with permission and cooperation of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. It is forbidden to place food, inappropriate/offensive items, or hazardous/potentially hazardous materials in the geocache box. Geocache hobbists must yield the right of way to site staff and visitors.”
Abraham Lincoln practiced law at the original Postville Courthouse as he traveled the historic Eighth Judicial Circuit. The courthouse served as the first seat of government in Logan County, from its construction in 1840 until 1848. After the county seat was moved to Mt. Pulaski, Postville Courthouse was converted to residential use. In 1929, Henry Ford purchased the building and moved it to his Greenfield Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. This replica was constructed in 1953, on the original site, as part of the City of Lincoln’s Centennial Celebration.
Visitors can view exhibits on the legal system in mid-19th century Illinois and experiences of judicial officials and attorneys of that time. A guided tour is available of the recreated second-floor courtroom and county office. The first floor is handicapped accessible; the second floor and basement restroom are not. Events at Postville Courthouse include an Abraham Lincoln birthday party in February and an 1800s Craft Fair the last Sunday in August.
Across the street from the courthouse is the Postville well, where Abraham Lincoln often stopped to get a drink. Southwest of the courthouse is Postville Park, where he is known to have played “town ball” with local youngsters.