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The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his time, served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil War surgeon and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln.
The 1855 Victorian mansion was the home of Dr. William Fithian, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln spent two nights here in 1858. Learn more about the Lincoln Danville Knew.
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116 N. Gilbert
Danville IL 61832 - Phone: (217) 442-2922
- Email: webmaster@vermilioncountymuseum.org
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