Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

1. Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois Marker

Inscription. Near this site Abraham Lincoln christened the Town with the juice of a watermelon when the first lots were sold on August 27, 1853. President-Elect Lincoln spoke here, November 21, 1860, while traveling to Chicago, and Lincoln's Funeral Train stopped here, May 3, 1865, before completing the trip to Springfield.

Erected 1964 by Lincoln Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary Clubs, and Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Illinois State Historical Society, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1803.

Location. 40° 8.865′ N, 89° 21.812′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of North Chicago Street and Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Chicago Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in Greater Springfield.

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: Lincoln's Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Centennial Park (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel C. Parks (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Rustic Scene of Conspiracy (about 500 feet away); Lincoln, Illinois (about 500 feet away); Logan County's Civil War Dead (about 600 feet away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Long View - Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

2. Long View - Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois Marker

It Took a Watermelon........ image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

3. It Took a Watermelon........

Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

4. Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois Marker

Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

5. Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot

The Old City of Lincoln Depot sits immediately behind the current depot. It is so over grown with greenery that getting a good photograph is difficult. What portion of the building is exposed reveals a pleasing structure.

Side View - - Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

6. Side View - - Old City of Lincoln - Train Depot

Other View - Old Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 5, 2008

7. Other View - Old Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,058 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.