Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Logan County Circuit Court

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

1. Logan County Circuit Court Marker

Inscription. On this site stood two former Logan County Courthouses in which Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1856 to until elected President. During the March term, 1859, Lincoln substituted for David Davis as the presiding judge of the Logan County Circuit Court.

Erected 1964 by The Lincoln Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Illinois State Historical Society, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 40° 8.769′ N, 89° 21.731′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. It is on Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Broadway Street, Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in Greater Springfield.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Logan County's Civil War Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Rallies the People (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel C. Parks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Lot was Owned by Abraham Lincoln (about 300 feet away); Lincoln's Lot (about 300 feet away); Lincoln Public Library (about 500 feet away); Lincoln, Illinois (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

2. Logan County Circuit Court Marker

Logan County Circuit Court image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

3. Logan County Circuit Court

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.