Morganfield in Union County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Lincoln Spoke Here
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018
1. Lincoln Spoke Here Marker
Abraham Lincoln's only political speech in his native state, here, 1840, at age 31. An elector from Illinois, he campaigned for Whig presidential candidate William Henry Harrison. From Shawneetown, across river, Lincoln led parade. Young ladies rode on floats drawn by white horses. Cannon for salute burst upon firing. Its breech is at Kentucky Historical Society.Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1329.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 37° 41.021′ N, 87° 55.028′ W. Marker is in Morganfield, Kentucky, in Union County. Marker is on South Morgan Street (U.S. 60) south of Main Street (State Route 130), on the right when traveling south. Located on the east side of the Union County Courthouse.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union County, 1811 (a few steps from this marker); Forrest Reconnoitered (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Springs (about 400 feet away); George Huston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Earle C. Clements (approx. half a mile away); Baseball Great (approx. 2.2 miles away); Nally Spa (approx. 2.9 miles away); St. Vincent's Academy (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morganfield.
Regarding Lincoln Spoke Here. George W. Riddell and other Whig supporters heard him and persuaded him to speak at a rally they had planned in Morganfield. History does not record what he said.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018
2. Lincoln Spoke Here Marker is in the background.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018
3. Lincoln Spoke Here at the Union County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
