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Cass County Courthouse
431 West Beardstown Street, Virginia,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
39° 57' 10.08",
-90° 12' 59.04"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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This is the site of the first building erected as a seat of government of Cass County, Illinois, on land provided by Dr. H. H. Hall, the founder of Virginia. Circuit Court was held here for the first time in May 1839, and the last session, October 8, 1844. Abraham Lincoln attended a meeting of the Cass County Clay Club held here February 22, 1844, when Henry Clay was a presidential candidate. Following the removal of the County Seat to Beardstown in 1845, the building was used for a school until 1975. Faith Baptist Church purchased the property May 31, 1981.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Cass County Courthouse Illinois Map
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