For Smokey's adventure, I took him to the Appellate Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, IL. Smokey and I rode from Carbondale to Mt.Vernon, which was 59.40 miles. The trip took about an hour. Smokey and I walked around the Appellate Courthouse grounds. Smokey enjoyed the statue of Abraham Lincoln and the architecture of the building. Smokey got to explore the stairs of the Appellate Courthouse. Smokey and I took a picture in front of the sign at the courthouse. After visiting the courthouse, my mom and I took Smokey to Chilli's for dinner. Smokey had tacos and rice. He enjoyed the experience and had a fun trip.
During the adventure, Smokey learned that Abraham Lincoln represented the Illinois Central Railroad in a hearing at the courthouse. Smokey also learned that the iron stairs of the Appellate Courthouse were brought from St.Louis, MO by ox-cart. The stairs took about 3 weeks to deliver. In February 1888, the courthouse was used as a emergency hospital for victims of a powerful tornado that destroyed the city.
The Appellate Courthouse is the fifth district appellate court in Illinois. The courthouse was built around 1857. The courthouse has a latitude of 38.81 N and longitude 88.91 W. The entire trip was 118.80 miles.
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