Near Lerna in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Moore House
Erected 1955 by Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1867.
Location. 39° 23.755′ N, 88° 12.667′ W. Marker is near Lerna, Illinois, in Coles County. Marker is on Lincoln Highway Road south of County Route 150N, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lerna IL 62440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Reuben Moore Home (here, next to this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Shiloh Encampment Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Last Lincoln Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lincoln's Care for His Family (approx. 1.2 miles away); Thomas Lincoln Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Thomas Lincoln's Grave (approx. 1˝ miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 1˝ miles away); Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lerna.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.