Taylorville Illinois and the area of Central Illinois, the Market Street Inn Bed and Breakfast

The Area

Taylorville, Illinois is just 29 miles southeast of Springfield, the capitol, known as Lincoln's home where there are various museums and libraries. Located in the heart of Lincolnland, Taylorville was the "last stop" on Abraham Lincoln's circuit as an attorney in Central Illinois. Our 16th President argued cases in a log court house which is preserved, along with other buildings of the period, at our Christian County Historical Museum. During Abe Lincoln's tenure as a circuit attorney, there was a day when court proceedings were repeatedly interrupted by the sound of pigs lounging under the Court House porch. Abraham Lincoln, in a moment of humor, asked the judge to issue a "writ of quietus" to legally quell the interrupting noises from the pigs. 

Just 25 minutes away in Springfield you can enjoy various Abraham Lincoln sites including the Lincoln library and former home, as well as numerous museums. Within Taylorville there is a coal miners' museum as well as the Christian Co. Historical Society which offers a village of 6 buildings, including one where Abraham Lincoln practiced law.  If you are Looking for Lincoln, make the Market Street Inn your lodging headquarters. 

Activities in the area include golfing, biking on the Lincoln Prairie trail, hiking and shopping.  Stay in shape at the nearby YMCA or at the fitness club, then relax at a local day spa. There is boating, fishing or swimming at any of several lakes within a 30 mile radius and skydiving at Mid America Sport Parachute Club.

Taylorville is nestled in the "Heart of Lincolnland and Christian County" in Central Illinois.  As county seat, we serve the surrounding communities of Kincaid, IL; Morrisonville, IL; Pana, IL; Edinburg, IL; Rosamond, IL; Nokomis, IL; Palmer,IL; Owaneco, IL; Stonington, IL; Blue Mound, IL; Mt. Auburn, IL; Assumption, IL; Macon, IL and numerous smaller communities. People come to our spot on the map from all over the world to visit and conduct business.  The Market Street Inn is a not only a great and luxurious getaway but also doubles as a business hotel offering the expected amenities recommended by AAA and sought by the business traveller.  Our area has large coal resources, great aquifers and surface water resources, lush farmland, a quieter way of life, and a community of friendly folks awaiting your arrival.  Come visit us whether you are here for business or pleasure.