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

Robert B. Latham Home

Photographed By Cindy Smith, March 25, 2020

1. Robert B. Latham Home Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the home of Robert B. Latham who joined John D. Gillett and Virgil Hickox to found the town of Lincoln in 1853. Abraham Lincoln, judges and lawyers of the eighth judicial circuit were frequent guests in his home.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • 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.

Location. 40° 8.902′ N, 89° 21.63′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Latham Place and Kickapoo Street, on the left when traveling west on Latham Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Latham Pl, Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln, Illinois (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Public Library (about 500 feet away); Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); Logan County's Civil War Dead (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Lincoln's Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Logan County Circuit Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Regarding Robert B. Latham Home. Abraham Lincoln worked as a lawyer on the 8th Judicial Circuit in Lincoln from 1847- 1859. Lincoln, Illinois was the only town in the United States named after Abraham Lincoln prior to his presidency. Abe even christened the town with a watermelon on August 27th, 1853.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 27, 2020

2. Robert B. Latham Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2020, by Cindy Smith of Lincoln, Illinois. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Cindy Smith of Lincoln, Illinois. 2. submitted on September 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.