Sullivan in Moultrie County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Sullivan, Illinois
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Photographed by Al Wolf, August 31, 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 these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. 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 1857.
Location. 39° 35.952′ N, 88° 36.397′ W. Marker is in Sullivan, Illinois, in Moultrie County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. On N/E corner of Court House lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sullivan IL 61951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, 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 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moultrie County Courthouses (a few steps from this marker); Standard 4.2 Inch Army Parrot Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); Cole Edward Spencer (approx. 11.4 miles away); Gene Goodwin Park (approx. 11.4 miles away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (was approx. 13.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The REAL Lincoln Highway. 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 September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
2. Wide View:: Lincoln Court House Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
3. Moultrie County Court House - - Sullivan, Illinois
Lincoln Marker can be seen left of the tree on the near corner of the Court House lawn. (Click photo to see details.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 7, 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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Photographed by Larry Gertner
5. Travel with Lincoln
All the HMDb Lincoln Circuit Markers, and a few others, following Lincoln's travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District from 1847 - 1857.
Climb into Lincolns buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the First >> button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Climb into Lincolns buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the First >> button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,105 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on July 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
