Chatham, IL

Chatham, IL

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New Salem – Home of Abraham Lincoln in his 20’s

Drawing of New Salem
New Salem State Historic Site
Ash Hopper
Cooper Shop
Joshua Miller Blacksmith Shop
Carding Mill
Carding Mill – Oxen treading on this wheel powered the mill
First Berry-Lincoln Store
New Salem State Historic Site
Gillhur Residence
Church and Schoolhouse

Lincoln Home in Springfield Illinois

Front of Abriham Lincoln’s house
Parlour
Table used by Abe Lincoln
Bedroom

Lincoln Burial

The temporary vault used for Abriham Lincoln while the tomb was built
Lincoln Tomb
Lincoln Tomb
Lincoln Tomb Custodian’s Residence

Park Review – Double J Campground and RV Park

Site 105

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Location: Chatham, IL
Type: Commercial
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Roads and sites were gravel. Each site had a picnic table and a fire ring. There was a walking trail but we never walked it.
Access: Adjacent to I-55 on Palm Rd.
Staff: This is a friendly family run campground.
What we liked: Decent park that was close to Anna’s brother in Springfield, IL. It was also interesting visiting the historical areas for Abraham Lincoln.
Verdict: Nice area to visit with lots of historical areas related to Abraham Lincoln.

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