Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Bloomington, Illinois
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 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. 40° 28.801′ N, 88° 59.633′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on North Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Main Street, Bloomington IL 61701, 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 walking distance of this marker: World War II War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Risk of the Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln's Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phoenix Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln The Lawyer (within shouting distance of this marker); McLean County Vietnam War Memorial
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Also see . . . 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.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
2. Marker at Entrance of McLean County Museum
At one time this was the McLean County Court House. The Marker is still at it original location when it was set - at this location of the original Lincoln court house in Bloomington.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
3. Abe Lincoln - Likes to have Your Photo Taken....
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
4. Plenty of Room with Abe Lincoln.........
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
5. McLean County Museum of History
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
6. Four Freedoms Listed.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
7. Four Freedoms Listed.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
8. Four Freedoms Listed.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
9. Four Freedoms Listed.
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008
10. Museum from the South - East.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
11. 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
12. Travel with Lincoln
All 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 October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 11. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 12. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
