Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site

Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site We are one of only two Eighth Judicial Circuit courthouses left where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. Contact the site for details.

The Metamora Courthouse was built in 1845 and served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of two surviving courthouses on the historic Eighth Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln. In 1978 the Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The first floor of the two-story brick structure contains a central hall fl

anked by two exhibit rooms, one displaying artifacts of early local history, the other with exhibits describing the 1850s court system and Lincoln's life on the Eighth Judicial Circuit. On the second floor, the former courtroom and two small chambers are furnished to represent the era during which Lincoln practiced law. Visitors may take guided tours of the building or view the rooms and exhibits on their own. The building’s first floor is accessible to persons with disabilities; the second floor is not. Metamora Courthouse hosts an annual ​afternoon “Christmas in the Courthouse” (first Friday in December).

08/29/2026

Mark your calendars. WTVP will air the Underground Railroad in Metamora on October 5, 2026 at 8pm.

Metamora Historic Courthouse is open today from 12-3 pm. One item on display is a flag made by ladies from Greene Townsh...
08/29/2026

Metamora Historic Courthouse is open today from 12-3 pm. One item on display is a flag made by ladies from Greene Township that hung behind both Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln when they spoke at Pages Grove (now Lincoln Douglas Park) in Metamora in 1858.

The Metamora Historic Courthouse is open today from 12-3pm. Stop and see our collection of original pieces to the courth...
08/22/2026

The Metamora Historic Courthouse is open today from 12-3pm. Stop and see our collection of original pieces to the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. The picture attached is the judges bench and it is original, as are several other pieces in the courtroom.

Do you need something to do on a rainy Saturday? Visit the Metamora Courthouse. We’re open from 12-3 this afternoon. W...
08/15/2026

Do you need something to do on a rainy Saturday? Visit the Metamora Courthouse. We’re open from 12-3 this afternoon. We also be hosting our next speaker series at 2pm in the courtroom, given by Lincoln historian Guy Fraker. Come early, seating is limited.

Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is open today from 12-3. The courthouse is full of items from the time Abraham L...
08/08/2026

Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is open today from 12-3. The courthouse is full of items from the time Abraham Lincoln visited Woodford County. The Judges Chamber contains an old chest that was used by the Circuit Judges to carry records to the courthouse from Springfield. Plan a visit to view the many treasures.

School bells are about to ring again! In the 19th century, school vacation often went through the fall and winter month...
08/04/2026

School bells are about to ring again! In the 19th century, school vacation often went through the fall and winter months due to harvest and difficult travel. Abraham Lincoln attended formal education for less than one year and was largely self taught.

Come see our impressive selection of 19th learning tools. We are open Saturdays 12pm - 3pm.

Leave a comment below on your favorite school subject or memory.

You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear renowned Lincoln scholar and author, Guy Fraker, speak at the Metamora Hi...
08/02/2026

You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear renowned Lincoln scholar and author, Guy Fraker, speak at the Metamora Historic Courthouse on August 15 at 2pm.

07/25/2026
One more day until our next speaker series. Join us at the Metamora Courthouse tomorrow, Saturday July 18th at 1pm to l...
07/17/2026

One more day until our next speaker series. Join us at the Metamora Courthouse tomorrow, Saturday July 18th at 1pm to learn more about David Davis and Abraham Lincoln.

Saturday July 18 at 1pm! Come hear about the connection of David Davis and Abraham Lincoln.
07/15/2026

Saturday July 18 at 1pm! Come hear about the connection of David Davis and Abraham Lincoln.

Address

113 East Partridge Street
Metamora, IL
61548

Opening Hours

12pm - 3pm

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+13093674470

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