Woonsocket in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Abraham Lincoln
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
1. Abraham Lincoln Marker
Born February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Hardin, Kentucky (now Larue, Kentucky).
On March 8, 1860, Edward Harris, Woonsocket's most prominent industrialist, abolitionist, and philanthropist invited Mr. Lincoln to speak in Woonsocket at Harris Institute Hall, located in today's city hall.
At this location, Lincoln disembarked from the train and entered the town before speaking at Harris Institute. He stayed overnight at Harris' mansion, "Oakley," in the North End of Woonsocket.
President Lincoln died April 15, 1865 in Washington, DC, assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre on Good Friday, April 14, 1865.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1809.
Location. 42° 0.213′ N, 71° 30.781′ W. Marker is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is at the intersection of High Street (Rhode Island Route 122) and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on High
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Regionally, this marker is in the Blackstone Valley and in Greater Providence. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Lieutenant Harold F. Flynn Memorial Square (a few steps from this marker); The Story of Hachikō (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris Warehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woonsocket YMCA (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
2. Abraham Lincoln Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Hachikō (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2022
3. Abraham Lincoln Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
