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Abraham Lincoln traversed the county as a circuit riding lawyer and tried many cases in one of the county’s first courthouses. The present courthouse, the county’s third, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Two local crafters, who regularly participate in craft shows throughout the United States, are Carol Gregory, owner of Briarwood in Sullivan, and Steve and Teresa Poland, whose wooden welcome wreathes are custom made for anyone, whether they be sports fans or farmers, professional people or those who like to change their welcome signs for each season of the year.
Briarwood features primitive, country, colonial and cottage painted pine furniture and accessories. It is located on West Harrison Street.
Sullivan also is home to two large parks located on land donated by city residents. Wyman Park has baseball diamonds, tennis courts and children’s playground areas and a lake stocked each spring with rainbow trout.
Tabor Park, full of songbirds and wildlife, has beautiful walking prairie plantings and exercise stations. Both parks have pavilions for family picnics.
The community also boasts three modern medical facilities, a city library and many other amenities not always associated with small town living.
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