Which president lived and practiced law in Springfield, Illinois?
AnswerAbraham Lincoln
Lincoln lived in Springfield for about 24 years before the White House.
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7 fact-checked facts about Springfield, Illinois and the many Springfields across the US, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Basketball was invented in which Springfield?
AnswerSpringfield, Massachusetts
James Naismith invented the game at a Springfield, Massachusetts school.
Going deeper
In which Springfield cemetery is Lincoln buried?
AnswerOak Ridge Cemetery
Lincoln's tomb is in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Lincoln gave his 1858 House Divided speech in which city?
AnswerSpringfield
He spoke at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
Who invented basketball in 1891?
AnswerJames Naismith
Naismith wrote the first 13 rules of basketball.
Expert level
Which city was Illinois's capital before Springfield?
AnswerVandalia
The capital moved from Vandalia to Springfield in 1839.
In what year did Lincoln deliver the House Divided speech?
Answer1858
It opened his 1858 Senate campaign.
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