Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Centennial Park

War Memorial

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

1. Centennial Park Marker

Inscription. In Eternal Memory of those from Lincoln and Logan County who served their country in all her wars, and of their Gold Star Mothers and Widows, we dedicate this park. From these grounds those who served entrained to answer their Country’s call.

In gratitude for those who were returned may future generations revere the devotion of those who made the Supreme sacrifice.

This monument was erected September 6, 1953 A. D. By the committee for the celebration of the first Centennial of Lincoln, Illinois, the first and only town named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president of the United States.

Beneath this stone we have placed the story of Lincoln’s first one hundred years with the hope that it will be uncovered and honored on the Second Centennial, 2053 A. D.

Erected 1953 by Committee for Celebration of First Centennial of Lincoln, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1890.

Location. 40° 8.861′ N, 89° 21.826′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of North Chicago Street and Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Chicago Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln's Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Rustic Scene of Conspiracy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel C. Parks (about 500 feet away); Logan County's Civil War Dead (about 600 feet away); Lincoln, Illinois (about 600 feet away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Long View - - Centennial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

2. Long View - - Centennial Park Marker

Wide View - - Centennial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

3. Wide View - - Centennial Park Marker

New - Railroad Station - Lincoln, Illinois image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

4. New - Railroad Station - Lincoln, Illinois

Marker is just a few feet away from the New Train Station.

Old - Train Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

5. Old - Train Station

In the past number of wars, troops left Lincoln, Illinois from this Old Train Station which is immediately behind the New Depot. (Due to heavy greenry, this photo is only one that I could get.)

Side View - - Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

6. Side View - - Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,378 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.