National Register of Historic Places

Lincoln Colored Home

Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
Listed
August 5, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000985

About this property

The Lincoln Colored Home, also known as the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans Home, was opened March 8, 1898 and remained in operation in Springfield, Illinois until 1933. It was one of the first orphanages for African American children in the United States. The actual building is still standing and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The home, located at 427 South 12th Street in Springfield, IL, was built in 1904 after the original home at the same site was razed. Currently, the home stands empty in a state of disrepair, although the last two owners of the property have made efforts to restore it.

Location

427 S. Twelfth St.
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
39.79758, -89.63982

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Town House, The
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Graham, Cong. James M., House
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When was Lincoln Colored Home listed on the National Register?

Lincoln Colored Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Lincoln Colored Home?

Lincoln Colored Home is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lincoln Colored Home?

The period of significance for Lincoln Colored Home is recorded as the industrial era.

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