Monticello in Piatt County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Monticello, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Erected 1921 by the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 1.51′ N, 88° 34.352′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Illinois, in Piatt County. Marker is on Charter Street south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monticello IL 61856, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Piatt County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln in Monticello (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monticello Journeys (about 700 feet away); Trail of Death (approx. ¼ mile away); Potawatomi Trail of Death (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln - Douglas (approx. 1.2 miles away); Railroads Bring Change
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Also see . . . "The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers". Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association website entry:
The “leading authority" on Abraham Lincoln's trail as he and his fellow lawyers worked on the Illinois Eighth Judicial District of 1847 - 1859. See Map and History of the special Marker Series written by Guy Fraker. Over more than four hundred miles of Illinois were traveled by Lincoln and his fellow Lawyers per journey around the Circuit by horse and buggy. For students and 'they that seek' a better understanding of life in the 1860's - - this is indeed a historical trip through the heart-land of America on the roads of Illinois. (Submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
2. Wide View of Lincoln Court House Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
3. Piatt County - - Monticello, Illinois - - Court House
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
4. Another View - Piatt County Monticello, Illinois - Court House
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
5. All the County-Seat Markers
Related HMDb marker entries:
In order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia, 10/10/2008)
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In order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia, 10/10/2008)
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Photographed By Larry Gertner
6. Travel with Lincoln
All the HMDb Lincoln Circuit Markers, and a few others, following Lincoln's travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District from 1847 - 1857.
Climb into Lincoln’s buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the “First >>” button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Climb into Lincoln’s buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the “First >>” button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
7. Downtown Rest Park & Town Clock - S/E Corner from Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,137 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on July 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
