Metamora in Woodford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Metamora, Illinois
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
traveled this way as he rode
the Circuit of the Eighth
Judicial District···1847-1857
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. 40° 47.5′ N, 89° 21.756′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Illinois, in Woodford County. It is on East Partridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 East Partridge Street, Metamora IL 61548, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley and in Greater Peoria. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Circuit Lawyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Metamora (Illinois) Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stevenson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Speeches by Douglas and Lincoln (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
this page online
Also see . . .
1. 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.)
2. History of Metamora, Illinois. Village webpage (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
2. Full View - - Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
3. Illinois State Historic Sign
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
4. Marker & Court House
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
5. Marker & Neighboring Business
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
6. Front of Court House
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
7. 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
8. 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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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
9. Sun Rise on the Court House
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 2,173 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on July 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 9. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
