Danville in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. William Fithian Home
Circa 1855
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
1. Dr. William Fithian Home - Markers
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Upper Marker
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Lower Marker
Local Historic Landmark
Danville Historic Preservation Commission
Designated March 27, 1991
Erected by The United States Department of the Interior, Danville Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1991.
Location. 40° 7.65′ N, 87° 38.151′ W. Marker is in Danville, Illinois, in Vermilion County. Marker is at the intersection of North Gilbert Street and West Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north on North Gilbert Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 North Gilbert Street, Danville IL 61832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Friend Forever (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln Delivered an Impromptu Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Millstone (within shouting
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
2. Dr. William Fithian's Home
The markers can be seen on both sides of the front door on the front porch. Due to all the lush trees, it is difficult to take full view photo of the Home. The shade is excellent for enjoyable viewing of the exterior of the Home and Grounds.
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Also see . . .
1. William Fithian. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Vermilion County Museum Society. Museum homepage entry (Submitted on September 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
3. Side View - - Dr. William Fithian Home
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4. Corner View - - Dr. William Fithian Home
Courtesy of Old Illinois Houses
5. Old Photo - - Dr. William Fithian Home
The trees were smaller when this photo was taken, showing the home and the balcony from which Abraham Lincoln gave an impromptu speech to a crowd in 1858.
Photographed By Abraham Lincoln Collectibles, Unknown
6. "Lincoln chooses place to give a speech"
"At Dr. William Fithian's home on September 21, 1858 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln considers the use of the iron balcony of his friend's home from which to address a crowd. His Danville law partner, Ward Hill Lamon looks on."
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
7. Vermilion County Charter Marker
The Vermilion County Museum main building sits behind the Fithian Home, but the Museum's Charter marker hanges to the left of the front door to Dr. Fithian's Home. The Fithian Home has been part of the Vermilion County Museum as its central exhibit - due to Abraham Lincoln's friendship with Dr. Fithian.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
8. Interesting Item at Front Sidewalk - Leading to Front Door
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9. The Front Side Walk Feature - - Vermilion County's Bicentennial Time Capsule
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10. Back Yard Sign - at The Fithian Home
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11. The Herb Garden was a few short steps for Dr. Fithian
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12. New Vermilion County Museum Building - - Just Beyond Dr. Fithian's Herb Garden
Dr. Fithian Home can be seen on the Right in the photo.
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13. Bronze Plate at Side of Vermilion County Museum Building.
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14. "Walk of Five Flags"
In front of the Fithian home to the South - - is the side walk (called the "Walk of Five Flags") leading to the parking area. It holds Five flags and plaques that tell the history of the area under different Country and State flags. Nearest to the camera is the Flag of Spain (followed by), France, Great Britain, State of Virginia, and then the State of Illinois.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
15. The Flag of Spain
By right of discovery of the off shore islands of North America in 1492 and the first permanent colony (St. Augustine - 1564).
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16. The Flag of France
Marquette and Joliet explored the Illinois River in 1673 and this area became part of New France.
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17. The Flag of Great Britain
After the French and Indian War, the Treaty of Paris in 1763 ceded to England all French territory east of the Mississippi.
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18. The Flag of the State of Virginia
George Rogers Clark captured Kaskaskia from the British on July 4, 1778 and Illinois was placed under the flag of Virginia.
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19. The Flag of the State of Illinois
The Illinois Territory was formed on Feb. 3, 1809. On Dec 3, 1818, Illinois became the Twenty-First State of the Union. On July 6, 1915, the State Flag was officially adopted.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,680 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6. submitted on November 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. submitted on September 18, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
