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

Lincoln Spoke Here

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021

1. Lincoln Spoke Here Marker

Inscription.
Lincoln spoke here
Aug. 24, 1858

Erected 1918.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1858.

Location. 40° 13.822′ N, 90° 57.016′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Illinois, in Hancock County. It is on Center Street (Illinois Route 61) west of Center Street ( Route 61), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Center St, Augusta IL 62311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lincoln Speaks in Augusta

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(a few steps from this marker); Lincoln (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln's Teacher (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lincoln and Agriculture (approx. 15.9 miles away); Masonic Lodge Building of 1887 (approx. 15.9 miles away); Hamilton House (approx. 15.9 miles away); Lincoln's Carthage Speech (approx. 15.9 miles away); Lincoln's Failed Murder Case (approx. 16 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

More about this marker. Because of the markers shape and datedness, much of the text was difficult to read.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021

2. Lincoln Spoke Here Marker

Marker is located at Pitney Park.

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 214 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.