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

In Memory of Abraham Lincoln

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 27, 2020

1. In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Memory of
Abraham Lincoln
Who practiced law from
1840 to 1848 in Logan County's
First court-house on this site

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution (Abraham Lincoln Chapter).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists.

Location. 40° 8.823′ N, 89° 22.803′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street and South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 5th St, 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. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site (here, next to this marker); Postville Court House Site (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln at Postville (within shouting distance of this marker); Deskins Tavern

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 27, 2020

2. In Memory of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Marker is at the southeast corner of Postville Courthouse Site (seen in the background, behind the trees)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Davis and Lincoln at Deskins Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Postville Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mill on 66 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roadside Attractions (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . .
1. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Postville Courthouse. From the Illinois Department of Resources' website. (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.