Pittsfield in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michael J. Noyes House

Lincoln Spoke Here

— Built 1841-1846 —

Michael J. Noyes House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Emily Pursley, December 14, 2018

1. Michael J. Noyes House Marker

Inscription. Michael Noyes was a native of New Hampshire and settled in Pittsfield in 1841, after having spent years in Pike County, Mo. He was the founder and editor of Pike County’s first newspaper in 1841, “The Sucker and Farmer’s Record.” He was the first master of Pittsfield Lodge No. 56 AFAM when it was organized in 1848. Noyes family history says Lincoln gave a speech on the front lawn on one occasion.

Erected by The Abe Lincoln Project and Looking for Lincoln in Pike County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 36.395′ N, 90° 47.866′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Illinois, in Pike County. Marker is on East Washington Street (Illinois Route 106) 0.3 miles east of South Illinois Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsfield IL 62363, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Printer's Devil (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Lame House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Shastid House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the Daniel H. Gilmer Home and Law Office. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site Of The Free Press Newspaper

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Star Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Photographed By Emily Pursley, December 14, 2018

2. Michael J. Noyes House & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on January 17, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2019, by Emily Pursley of Pittsfield, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.