Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Springfield, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Erected 1921 by the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. 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° 48.032′ N, 89° 38.915′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on East Adams Street west of Sixth Street, on the left when traveling west. On East Adams Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets (Lincoln Square) on the "Wall of Placques" across the street from the "Old State Capital" building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potawatomi Trail of Death (here, next to this marker); President-Elect Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); 1859-1911 (here, next to this marker); Departure Point of The Donner Party (a few steps from this marker); Adams Street (a few steps from
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. All the County-Seat Markers, in order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
Also see . . . The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers by Guy C. Fraker. Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association website entry:
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 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Wall of Plaques
The Circuit Marker is in the Center of the Top Row.
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
3. "Old Illinois State Capital Building"
This is across the street from the "Wall of Plaques."
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 5, 2021
4. All the County-Seat Markers
Related 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, 10/10/2008)
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In order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia, 10/10/2008)
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,131 times since then and 32 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week December 14, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
