Breckenridge in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Christian / Sangamon Counties
— County Line Marker —
Photographed By Dr. Tom Peet, October 12, 2018
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Christian/Sangamon marker as of October, 2018
Erected 1922 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 1847.
Location. 39° 41.027′ N, 89° 25.489′ W. Marker is in Breckenridge, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on Consolidated Road (County Road E 2300N) west of County Route 29, on the right when traveling west. There is a County road sign "12E" for a non-existant road at the marker location by bridge over a creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester IL 62563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Edwards Trace (approx. 8.9 miles away); Lincoln Memorial Garden (approx. 9.2 miles away); Lincoln's Landscape (approx. 9.2 miles away); Garden Club Volunteers (approx. 9.2 miles away);
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Also see . . . The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers by Guy C. Fraker. Is 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. Also Read!
Fraker, Guy C. Looking for Lincoln in Illinois: A Guide to Lincoln’s Eighth Judicial Circuit. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 2017; 130 pp.
If you’ve ever wanted to retrace Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps as a lawyer, Guy Fraker’s A Guide to Lincoln’s
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
3. Marker Base
Looks like base is just common cement. There are no County Name Plates.
— Submitted October 21, 2018, by Dr. Tom Peet of Gahanna, Ohio.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
4. Looking East
So well hidden by the tree line that we drove right by it. Finally located it on the way back out to the main road.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
5. Tree View
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
6. Closer View - - Note Road Sign - but No Road.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 5, 2021
7. All the County Line Markers
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; October 10, 2008)
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(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia; October 10, 2008)
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
8. All the County-Seat Markers
HMDB marker entries, in order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner
9. 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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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 2,210 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2018, by Dr. Tom Peet of Gahanna, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8, 9. submitted on July 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
