Near Lerna in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln
1778-1851, 1788-1869
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021
1. Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln Marker
Father and step-mother
of our martyred President
Their humble but worthy home
gave to the world
Abraham Lincoln
Erected by the Lions Clubs of the State of Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.
Location. 39° 23.263′ N, 88° 14.216′ W. Marker is near Lerna, Illinois, in Coles County. Marker can be reached from East Lincoln Highway Road west of County Road 1300E. Marker is located at Thomas Lincoln Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12988 E Lincoln Hwy Rd, Lerna IL 62440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Lincoln, Kentucky Militiaman (here, next to this marker); Corp. Richard Easton (a few steps from this marker); Shiloh Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln's Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln Cemetery War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore House (approx. 1˝ miles
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021
2. Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln Marker
The monument and the graves are in a fenced area at Thomas Lincoln Cemetery.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 15, 2021
3. Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln graves
In the fenced area with the monument
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
