Beardstown is a city in Cass County, IIIinois , United States. It is located on the IIIinois River, where hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation are popular pastimes.
The Old Lincoln Courtroom & Museum in Beardstown is one of the most exceptional sights on the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail. The courtroom in Beardstown where Lincoln defended “Duff” Armstrong in the famous Almanac Trial, is the only courtroom where Lincoln practiced, that is still used as a courtroom to this day.
The Beardstown Historical Museum, housed in the Courthouse, has some very fine collections, including historically and culturally significant objects and artifacts relating to the community, the central Illinois region, and Native American Heritage.
Things to See & Do
* Old City Hall and Historic Lincoln Courtroom
* Black Museum
* Visitors Center/River Museum
* Grand Opera House
* Schmoldt Park
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language - English
Land Area – 9 km²
Population – 5,900 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1