New Salem Marker

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Tallula in Menard County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

New Salem

By Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

1. New Salem Marker

Inscription. The historic village of New Salem lies two miles to the north. The founders of New Salem believed it would someday become a great river port like St. Louis or Cincinnati. ironically, the town vanished after just ten years, being supplanted by the new city of Petersburg, now the seat of Menard County. During its short history, many pioneer families moved in and out of the community in search of new and better opportunities. Abraham Lincoln lived in new Salem from 1831 to 1837. It was here that Lincoln transformed from an unskilled laborer into a businessman, postmaster, land surveyor, attorney and statesman.

Location. 39° 56.702′ N, 89° 50.78′ W. Marker is in Tallula, Illinois, in Menard County. Marker is at the intersection of Illinois Route 123 and Illinois Route 97 on State Route 123. Click for map. Southwest corner of intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Tallula IL 62688, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Sangamon River (here, next to this marker); Historic Tree (here, next to this marker); Prairie Land (here, next to this marker); Mentor Graham (about 800 feet away, in a direct line); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Survey of Petersburg (approx. 4.5 miles away); Lincoln in Petersburg (approx. 4.5 miles away); Lincoln the Surveyor (approx. 4.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Tallula.

By Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

2. New Salem Marker

By Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

3. New Salem

Restored village.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 75 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.