Lincoln, Illinois, the first of many towns named for Abraham Lincoln, is famous for the watermelon baptism during its naming ceremony in 1853 and offers much for today's visitors to enjoy. Watch for the watermelon statue near the train station.

Lincoln, IL History Transcript

Amtrak, the National Park Service's Trails and Rails Program, and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University have created podcasts to enhance your travel on the Texas Eagle train between Chicago and San Antonio.

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Amtrak, the National Park Service's Trails and Rails Program, and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&amp;M University have created podcasts to enhance your travel on the Texas Eagle train between Chicago and San Antonio.

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Lincoln, IL History Transcript

Lincoln, IL History Transcript