Logan County, in the heart of Illinois, has a rich history associated with Abraham Lincoln and Route 66. Residents enjoy the friendliness and safety of small town life with easy access to metropolitan areas including Peoria, Bloomington/Normal, Springfield, and Decatur. Champaign/Urbana is just an hour's drive. Logan County is the mid-point between Chicago and St. Louis.
 
Logan County has affordable housing, from turn-of-the-century Victorian homes to stylish contemporary houses. There’s a nationally recognized hospital, cultural offerings, three colleges, two regional parks and active civic groups. Logan County truly is a great place to work and live! And, it's a great place to visit!
 

Higher Education: 
Lincoln College
Lincoln Christian College & Seminary
Heartland Community College

Universities within 40 miles of Lincoln:
Bradley University, Peoria
Illinois State University, Normal
Illinois Wesleyan, Bloomington
Millikin University, Decatur
S.I.U. School of Medicine, Springfield
University of Illinois at Springfield

For reports on every school and school district in Logan County, check out the Illinois State Board of Education's website.
 

Lincoln Christian College

Heartland Community College

Lincoln College

Lincoln Elk's Lodge #914 Golf Course

Recreation:
Lincoln Park District Recreation Center
Elk’s Lodge Golf Course
North Greens Golf Course in Atlanta
Edward R. Madigan State Park
 

Healthcare:
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Logan County Health Department
Family Medical Center
St.Clara's Manor, Lincoln
Maple Ridge Care Centre
Christian Village, Lincoln
Kraus Retirement Homes
Vonderleith Living Center
 

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Photo courtesy of Kent Hower

Annual Events: 
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest 
Logan County Fair 
 

Attractions:
See ABE66.com for all the information about historic sites and attractions of interest.

Postville Courthouse

Mount Pulaski Courthouse

Historic buildings featuring new and old wall murals are found throughout Logan County.

Build a Dream Home in Logan County!
Residential subdivisions with at least 5 lots remaining

Atlanta: 
North Greens Golf Course
Sunnyside Subdivision

Emden: 
Hellman Subdivision

Elkhart:
Elkhart Hill Estates
Prairie Pointe

Click here for available properties on Elkhart's website

Lincoln (rural):
The Legends
Grant Estates

Mt. Pulaski:
Danbury Place
 

Crime in Logan County is low. Click here to see the Logan County 2005 Crime Report.
Crime reports are available for all Illinois counties at the Illinois State Police website.

1555 Fifth Street
Lincoln, Illinois 62656-2210
EconDev@LincolnLogan.com
www.LincolnLogan.com
 
Joel A. Smiley, MPA
Executive Director
217-732-8739