Van Wood in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Sangamon / Menard Counties
— County Line Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
1. Lincoln - Sangamon and Menard County Line Marker Location
There is nothing left of this Marker but this concrete slab and metal rod. The plates on this base were last seen in July of 2002, but have been missing for several years now.
Erected 1922 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 1847.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 58.549′ N, 89° 36.795′ W. Marker was in Van Wood, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker was on West Logan County Line Road near Onstant Road (County Highway 2 ¼E). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Williamsville IL 62693, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. When the Wagons Rolled (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Golden Years (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Williamsville Depot (approx. 3.7 miles away); Illinois Terminal System (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Early American Farming Community
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. All the HMBd County Line Markers, in order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847-1857
Also see . . . The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers by Guy C. Fraker. Is 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 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
2. Looking North
It's missing...
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
3. Looking North / West - - Closer View
It's still missing...
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
4. Looking South
Yes, definitely missing...
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
5. This is what it would look like...............
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008
6. This is what the top looked like................
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 5, 2021
7. All The County Line Markers
HMDb marker entries, in order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
8. All the County Seat Markers
HMDb marker entries, in order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner
9. 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 Lincoln’s 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 Lincoln’s 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 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,043 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 6, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 30, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
