Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Abraham Lincoln

Photographed By Independence Shutterbugs, July 6, 2009

1. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Abraham Lincoln made a famous pre-inaugural speech from his train platform near here Feb. 12, 1861, placing emphasis on the people's part in justice and good government.

Erected 1966 by Dearborn County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stops series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1864.

Location. 39° 5.517′ N, 84° 50.778′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker can be reached from South Walnut Street south of New Street. Marker is at the Ohio River at the South end of Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Samuel C. Vance (a few steps from this marker); Elijah Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrenceburgh (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hunt House Hotel (about 400 feet away); McCullough Drug Company

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(about 400 feet away); Lorey Block (about 400 feet away); 29 East High Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Also see . . . Reaction - - to Speech at Lawrenceburg. (Courtesy: "YouTube") Michael Burlingame (Abraham Lincoln: A Life) comments about Lincoln's comments at Lawrenceburg. An excellent video! (Submitted on August 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Independence Shutterbugs, July 6, 2009

2. Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker

Another View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009

3. Another View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker

Long View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009

4. Long View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker

Marker can be seen in profile (left side of the side-walk) in the distance. (Click photo to see details.)

"River Watch" Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009

5. "River Watch" Center

The "River Watch" station is just to the right of the marker..

View Current of Cincinnati image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009

6. View Current of Cincinnati

View of Cincinnati from marker.

Looking South - - Lawrenceburg Bicentennial Memorial Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Independence Shutterbugs, July 6, 2009

7. Looking South - - Lawrenceburg Bicentennial Memorial Gate

Marker is on the Ohio River side of the Lawrenceburg Bicentennial Memorial Gate.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,417 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 16, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7. submitted on July 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.