Waterloo in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln Whig Campaign
Visit to Waterloo
Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 31, 2023
1. Lincoln Whig Campaign Marker
The Illinois State Register in Springfield on September 4, 1840, reported that Lincoln arrived in Waterloo on Sunday, August 23, 1840. A notice was posted at the courthouse Monday morning, August 24, that Lincoln would address the people on Tuesday, August 25.
Lincoln was a Whig presidential elector and was on a tour of Southern Illinois in the interest of his party.
The newspaper reported that Lincoln spoke for two hours to a large crowd. This address was answered by Adam Snyder, a Democratic presidential elector who also spoke for two hours.
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 year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 38° 20.202′ N, 90° 9.021′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe County. It is on North Main Street south of First Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker hangs on the north side of Frederico's Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 N Main St, Waterloo IL 62298, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, 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 walking distance of this marker: Porta Westfalica (here, next to this marker); The Bellefontaine Spring & House (here, next to this marker); Legend Tells How Waterloo Got Its Name
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Photographed by Thomas Smith, March 31, 2023
2. Lincoln Whig Campaign Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
