Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lincoln Memorial Garden

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 26, 2020

1. Lincoln Memorial Garden Marker

Title of marker has faded

Inscription. Lincoln Memorial Garden was envisioned by local advocate Mrs. Harriet Knudson during construction of Lake Springfield in the 1930s. Jens Jensen, a renowned leader in the prairie school of landscape architecture and one of the state's earliest conservationists, was commissioned to design the Garden in 1934. It was Jensen's last major public project. The Garden has been growing according to his plan for more than 75 years. As you walk the paths, notice other wayside panels with photographs showing how this landscape looked during the Garden's infancy. You will be surprised to see how much it has grown.

Jens Jensen's original design provided a framework that guided the work of the many volunteers who provided wild flowers and young trees, then performed most of the labor as the Garden grew. Today, with the help of a small staff, that tradition of volunteerism continues.

Lincoln Memorial Garden, which is on the National Register of Historic Sites, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supported by memberships, fundraisers, bequests, and donations. If you would like to become involved, visit us at the nature Center or at our web site lincolmemorialgarden.org

Erected by Lincoln Memorial Garden.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry

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• Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Jens Jensen series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 39° 41.821′ N, 89° 35.804′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on East Lake Shore Drive south of Pawnee Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the main parking lot of Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield IL 62712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln's Landscape (a few steps from this marker); Garden Club Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Architect and the Founder (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Edwards Trace (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pioneer Park (approx. 5.2 miles away); Historic Route 66 Illinois (approx. 5.3 miles away); Cozy Dog Drive In, Springfield, Illinois (approx. 5.3 miles away); Springfield, Illinois (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . .
1. Lincoln Memorial Garden. Official website (mentioned on the marker) for the 100 acre woodland and prairie area, with

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 26, 2020

2. Lincoln Memorial Garden Marker

lots of visitors and volunteer information. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
3. Jens Jensen on Wikipedia. Jensen (1860-1951) was a Danish-born landscape architect who emigrated to the United States in 1884 and made his legacy there. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.