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Grandview, Illinois

Grandview is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,537 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 39.8169, -89.6203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lincoln Tomb

Lincoln's Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, is the final resting place of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons. The monument is owned and administered by the State of Illinois as Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site. It was designated one of the first National Historic Landmarks in 1960, and thus became one of the first listed National Historic Places in 1966, when that designation was created.

Located at 39.8233, -89.6558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lanphier Park

Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,000 people. The facility's full name is Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park. Roberts (1926–2010), a Hall-of-Fame pitcher and a graduate of Lanphier High School, was Springfield's most accomplished ballplayer.

Located at 39.8171, -89.6364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853. In 2008 there were more than 700,000 visits, up five percent from 2005, making it the 13th largest state fair in the United States. Currently, the fair is held annually over a 10-day period in mid-August of each year. In 2013, the State Fair will be held on August 9-18.

Located at 39.836, -89.642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Benedictine University at Springfield

Benedictine University at Springfield, formerly known as Springfield College in Illinois (SCI) or Springfield College, is a progressive liberal arts university offering master-, bachelor- and associate-degree programs located in Springfield, Illinois. The school was founded in 1929 by the Ursuline Sisters and was called Springfield Junior College until 1968.

Located at 39.82, -89.645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ursuline Academy (Illinois)

Ursuline Academy in Springfield, Illinois, was a Catholic high school that operated from 1857 until 2007. In its final years it was affiliated with Springfield College in Illinois (SCI). Ursuline Academy billed itself as a college preparatory school. One offshoot of its partnership with SCI was a program which allowed high school students to simultaneously receive high school and college credit for courses.

Located at 39.8192, -89.6493 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Springfield Township, Sangamon County, Illinois

Springfield Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is made up of unincorporated areas bordering on the city of Springfield, which should not be confused with the township of the same name. The population of Springfield Township was 7,046 at the 2000 census.

Located at 39.8431, -89.6611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 3,009 Illinois residents who were killed or listed as missing in action during the Vietnam War. Dedicated in 1988, the Memorial includes the names of the dead or missing craved in black granite walls that radiate from the central eternal flame. Supporting the flame are five vertical gray granite walls, each representing a branch of the armed services.

Located at 39.8197, -89.6625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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