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Near Augusta in Schuyler County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Abraham Lincoln's Teacher

 
 
Abraham Lincoln's Teacher Marker image. Click for full size.
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.
Inscription. Azel Waters Dorsey, 1784-1858, teacher of Abraham Lincoln, is buried on the King farm one mile south of Huntsville. Dorsey taught a "blab school" in Spencer County, Indiana which young Lincoln attended for six months in 1824. He moved to Schuyler County, Illinois, in 1828 where he taught school.
 
Erected 1952 by Illinois State Historical Society.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesEducation. 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. Marker 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, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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);
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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.
 
Abraham Lincoln's Teacher Marker image. Click for full size.
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 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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