Vandalia State House

Overview

The Vandalia State House is the fourth statehouse of Illinois and is the oldest surviving capitol building in the state. The structure served as the capital from 1836 until 1839, when it moved to Springfield. The two-story painted brick structure later served as a courthouse and was converted into a state monument in 1933.

Quick Facts

Status

Existing

Locality or neighborhood

Vandalia

State or province

Illinois

Address

315 West Gallatin St., Vandalia, IL 62471 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Postal code

62471