Boonville in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln
While living with his father on a farm about seventeen miles from here, came often to Boonville to hear court trials and to borrow books from John A. Brackenridge.
From this corner Abraham Lincoln traveled North by ox-team on the Old Boonville - Petersburg - Vincennes Road when emigrating to Illinois in 1830.
Erected 1932 by Warrick County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 2.991′ N, 87° 16.491′ W. Marker is in Boonville, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Road 62) and North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Located on the North/East lawn of the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boonville IN 47601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James A. Hemenway (here, next to this marker); William L. Barker (a few steps from this marker); Ratliff Boon (within shouting distance of this marker); Warrick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Sargeant House (approx. 9.7 miles away); Jacob Brenner House (approx. 9.8 miles away); Myrtle Ridge Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonville.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 88 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 5. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.