Lincoln is centrally located in Illinois along the famed Route 66 offering convenient travel time to major American urban centers. Over one million people live within an hour's drive of Lincoln. It is the county seat of Logan County.

Lincoln is also the only city in the world named for and christened by Abraham Lincoln before he became President and while he was still alive. Lincoln is home to a number of historic sites and events associated with our presidential namesake including the new Museum of Route 66, World's Largest Covered Wagon, Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College, The Mill on 66 Museum, Postville Courthouse, Lincoln Balloon Festival and Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival.