Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Abraham Lincoln

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

1. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the U.S. in 1860. He received fewer than 2,000 votes in Virginia, most from present-day West Virginia. Lincoln preserved the Union, ended slavery, and played the decisive role in the admission of West Virginia to the Union, signing the statehood bill on December 31, 1862. Died on April 15, 1865. Lincoln County, created in 1867, was named in his honor.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1865.

Location. 38° 20.12′ N, 81° 36.763′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Kanawha Boulevard East (U.S. 60) east of Greenbrier Street, on the right when traveling east. It is in front of the state capitol. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston WV 25311, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zero Mile Stone (here, next to this marker); State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Deal In Your Community (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Civil War Monument (about 400 feet away); Thomas J. Jackson (about 400 feet away); The Restoration Chestnut (about 400 feet away); Executive Mansion (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 13, 2019

2. Abraham Lincoln Marker

The State Capitol marker, at its new location, can be seen in the distance. The State Capitol marker had been originally installed on the pole now used by the Abraham Lincoln marker.

Abraham Lincoln image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 3, 2023

3. Abraham Lincoln

This statue of Abraham Lincoln is located at the Capitol, directly across the street from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.