Near Lawrenceville in Lawrence County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln Trail Memorial
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
1. Abraham Lincoln & Family Moved to Illinois Marker
In the late winter of 1830 a few weeks after his 21st birthday Abraham Lincoln passed this way with his father's family entering the State of Illinois for the first time.
Erected 1938 by Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 40.986′ N, 87° 32.177′ W. Marker is near Lawrenceville, Illinois, in Lawrence County. It can be reached from Vigo Street (Illinois Route 441) 0.3 miles south of Route 33, on the right when traveling north. The monument stands on the North/East side of Illinois State Highway 33 at the Wabash River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceville IL 62439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt, in the Tri-State Region, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Ferry Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away in Indiana); Sieur De Vincennes (approx. 0.2 miles away in Indiana); Francis Vigo (approx. Ό mile away in Indiana); Patriotism of Charles Gratiot
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Site where Abraham Lincoln and Family crossed the Wabash River and entered Illinois.
Also see . . .
1. Lincoln Trail State Memorial. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Lincoln Trail Monument, (sculpture). Smithsonian Institution art inventory page (Submitted on July 2, 2021, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. East End - - Abraham Lincoln & Family Moved to Illinois Marker
1938
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
3. East End Plaque - - 50th Anniversary Restored and Rededicated (1988 )
Plaque reads:: "" 50th Anniversary Lovingly restored for the People of Illinois and Rededicated by the Illinois State Organization NSDAR.
October 8, 1988 Mrs. Rondald L. Mordhorst, State Regent ""
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
4. Full View - - Abraham Lincoln & Family Moved to Illinois Marker
Photographed by Shane Oliver, June 19, 2021
5. Lincoln Trail Memorial
Photographed by Shane Oliver, June 19, 2021
6. Repository Stone at the rear of the monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,319 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
