Taylorville in Christian County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Taylorville, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
traveled this way as he rode
the Circuit of the Eighth
Judicial District ···1847-1857
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. 39° 32.952′ N, 89° 17.713′ W. Marker is in Taylorville, Illinois, in Christian County. Marker is on East Main Cross Street west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Taylorville IL 62568, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Taylorville's Civil War Hero Major Francis M. Long (here, next to this marker); Christain County Farmers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Christian County Coal Miners (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln's Taylorville (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers & Sailors Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Taylorville V.F.W. Post 4495 Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Christian County Courthouse (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylorville.
Also see . . .
this page online
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 October 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Additional commentary.
1. Additional reading: "The Last Stop: Lincoln and the "Mud Circuit""
This book details information about Lincoln's special relationship with "the last stop". Descriptions of all 108 cases which include names of jurors, witnesses, judge, sheriff, etc. are contained along with a chronology of Lincoln's visits and a lot more. One of Lincoln's servants came from Taylorville. She visited him the day before he died. She was to return the next day for a pass to return to Illinois along with a gift of money from the president.
Lincoln had a twenty year association with this county and its county seat…Taylorville, Illinois, the last stop on the Eight Judicial
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Marker & Christian County - Taylorville, Illinois Court House
This is the Site of the Original Court House that Lincoln worked. The Original Court House (frame building) has been moved to the Christian County Historical Museum (East of Town on East Main Cross Street to Lincoln Trail Road.)
— Submitted December 1, 2008.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
3. Current Court House - Taylorville, Illinois
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
4. Original (frame) Court House at the Christian County Historical Museum
Locked up and waiting for the next "Circuit" of Court when Abraham Lincoln returns.
Take "Main Cross Street" to East edge of Taylorville and "Lincoln Trail Road" to Museum grounds on Left.
Take "Main Cross Street" to East edge of Taylorville and "Lincoln Trail Road" to Museum grounds on Left.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
5. Chain Saw Art-work at Old Court House.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
6. Buildings Years of Service & Locations.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
7. Stock & Trade - - Legal Books - - Records.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
8. Original Lincoln Era - Desk - - File System for Court House.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
9. Left Front of Court Room - - Table for Lawyers & Litigants.
Throughout the Court house many shallow boxes partially filled with dirt for the majority that used chewing tabacco.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
10. Table at Front facing Judge's Table.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
11. Judge's Table & Witness Chair.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
12. Jury Box & Chairs.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
13. View to Back of Court House.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
14. 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
15. Travel with Lincoln
Related HMDb marker entries:
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.
(Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana; 10/17/2008)
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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.
(Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana; 10/17/2008)
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,762 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 14. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 15. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
