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New Salem, IL
United States
New Salem is a tiny Pike County community of 93 people, sitting about 20 miles northwest of Springfield along the Sangamon River. Take I-72 west from Springfield to Route 97 north, then follow local roads for the final stretch. The main draw is Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, where Honest Abe lived from 1831 to 1837, complete with authentic log cabins and costumed interpreters demonstrating 1830s frontier life.
Where is New Salem, IL on the map?
New Salem, IL is in United States, United States, at 39.708, -90.848 - about 7 km south-east of Baylis, IL.
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What is the closest airport to New Salem, IL?
The closest airport to New Salem, IL is Jacksonville Municipal Airport, 68 km (about 55 min by car).