Pittsfield in Pike County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John G. Nicolay
(1832-1901)
— Secretary to Lincoln 1860-1865 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021
1. John G. Nicolay Marker
(front:)
Editor of the Pike County Free Press
Marshal of U.S. Supreme Court
(back:)
Married Therena Bates in Pittsfield
June 15, 1865
John Hay was his best man
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1865.
Location. 39° 36.416′ N, 90° 48.35′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Illinois, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 54) and North Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street. Marker is at the southwest corner of Pike County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Washington St, Pittsfield IL 62363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Lincoln's Pike County (here, next to this marker); Pike County's Lincoln (here, next to this marker); John M. Hay (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named John G. Nicolay (a few steps from this marker); Commemorating (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansion House Hotel
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Also see . . . John George Nicolay on Wikipedia. With John Hay (his marker/bust is a few steps away), they put together a multi-volume biography on Abraham Lincoln. Nicolay was born in Essingen, Kingdom of Bavaria, and moved to the United States in 1838 with his father and was educated in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Submitted on December 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021
2. John G. Nicolay Marker
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 7, 2021
3. John G. Nicolay Marker
Marker is the farthest right of the three markers/busts.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
