Near Augusta in Schuyler County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln's Teacher
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021
1. Abraham Lincoln's Teacher Marker
It is not known when the marker was partially destroyed. Text and information on the marker is from the Illinois State Historical Society's website.
Erected 1952 by Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 40° 13.509′ N, 90° 51.621′ W. Marker is near Augusta, Illinois, in Schuyler County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and Illinois Route 101, on the right when traveling north on Center Street. Marker is between the towns of Augusta and Brooklyn (the unincorporated community in Schuyler Co., not to be confused with the village in St. Clair Co of the same name). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17212 Center St, Augusta IL 62311,
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Regionally, this marker is 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 3 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lincoln Speaks in Augusta (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lincoln (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lincoln Spoke Here (approx. 4.8 miles away).
Regarding Abraham Lincoln's Teacher. A blab school, also known as a vocal school, is when students were taught without books and paper.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021
2. Abraham Lincoln's Teacher Marker
Wide view, looking east
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
