Downtown in Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic Grace Lutheran Church

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

1. Historic Grace Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. The Rev. Francis Springer, D.D. founded Historic Grace Lutheran Church in 1841, and was a neighbor of Abraham Lincoln, who wrote of Springer on April 13, 1863,

"Francis Springer is one of my best friends, & than whom there is no more reliable man." - A. Lincoln

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1863.

Location. 39° 47.881′ N, 89° 38.783′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of East Capitol Avenue and South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Capitol Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 714 E Capitol Ave, Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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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: Mary Lincoln's Family (within shouting distance of this marker); The Children's Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Congressman James M. Graham House (within shouting distance of this marker); What Did Abraham Lincoln Eat? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Springfield Kitchen Garden (about 300 feet away); Daily Life in 1860 (about 300 feet away); Welcome to the Park! (about 300 feet away); Lincoln's Horse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Also see . . .
1. Reverend Francis Springer, Post Chaplain (National Park Service). Rev. Springer (1810-1892), considered the Father of Lutheranism in Springfield, enlisted in the Army at the age of 51. He would serve as Post Chaplain of Fort Smith during the Civil War and early Reconstruction period. (Submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. Grace Lutheran Church (official website).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

2. Historic Grace Lutheran Church Marker

(Submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.