Vandalia

Vandalia is a city in Fayette County in central Illinois with neighborhoods connected by major transportation routes including Interstate 70 and US Routes 40 and 51. The community contains multiple parks, government buildings, and other facilities spread across the area.

The city served as the state capital of Illinois from 1819 to 1839 and the old State House still stands today. This period marked the most important chapter in its past before it became a county seat.

The Fayette County Museum occupies a former church from 1867 and displays objects from local life and history. Visitors can see how the community developed and what mattered to people who lived here over time.

The city is accessible by major highways and offers several parks for visitors to explore during their stay. Local services and facilities are available throughout the community to support a convenient visit.

The museum building was originally constructed as a church in 1867 and features architectural details from that era that remain largely intact. The organ housed inside contains nearly 2000 pipes and represents one of the few working instruments of this size and vintage still found in the region.

Location: Fayette County

Inception: 1819

Elevation above the sea: 158 m

Website: http://vandaliaillinois.com

GPS coordinates: 38.97535,-89.11168

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:48