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Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 116,250 (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2010), making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. It is the largest city in central Illinois.

Located at 39.7832, -89.6504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the south central Illinois region of the United States. The prelate is a bishop serving as pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A diocese of the Metropolitan Province of Chicago, the metropolitan bishop of Springfield in Illinois is the Archbishop of Chicago. The see, until recently, had been vacant; on July 24, 2009, the Reverend Monsignor Carl A.

Located at 39.7831, -89.6594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Supreme Court of Illinois

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state supreme court of the state of Illinois. The court's authority is granted in Article VI of the current Illinois Constitution, which provides for seven justices elected from the five appellate judicial districts of the state: Three justices from the First District and one from each of the other four districts. Each justice is elected for a term of ten years and the chief justice is elected by the court from its members for a three-year term.

Located at 39.7979, -89.6527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Old State Capitol State Historic Site (Illinois)

The Old State Capitol State Historic Site, in Springfield, Illinois, is the fifth capitol building built for the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in the Greek Revival style in 1837–40, and served as the state house in 1840–1876. It is the site of candidacy announcements by Abraham Lincoln in 1858 and Barack Obama in 2007.

Located at 39.8011, -89.6486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Springfield High School (Illinois)

Springfield High School (SHS) is a public secondary school located in Springfield, Illinois. It is the oldest of the three high schools in Springfield Public Schools District 186. The school draws mainly from the west side of Springfield. While the school opened in 1857, the current building was opened in 1916. A number of notable alumni have called the school home, with the writer Vachel Lindsay being the most associated with the town which featured prominently in his writings.

Located at 39.801, -89.661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cozy Dog Drive In

The Cozy Dog Drive In is a restaurant located at 2935 South Sixth Street in Springfield, Illinois which claims to be the first place to serve the corn dog. The claim states that the deep fried, battered hot dog on a stick was invented by Ed Waldmire Jr. and his friend, Don Strand while they were stationed at an Amarillo, Texas base in World War II. However, others also claim to have invented it earlier, such as Pronto Pup vendors at the Minnesota State Fair.

Located at 39.7624, -89.6488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Springfield, Illinois)

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Springfield, Illinois. The cathedral, for which the cornerstone was laid on August 14, 1927, was dedicated on October 14, 1928. The cathedral complex is built in a modified Greek Revival architectural style.

Located at 39.7934, -89.6487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Leland Hotel (Springfield, Illinois)

The Leland Hotel in Springfield, Illinois is a building that currently houses the Springfield office of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The horseshoe sandwich, a local food specialty, was first served at the Leland Hotel in 1928.

Located at 39.7983, -89.6481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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