Newberry Township near Covington in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Commemorating Passage of the Lincoln Funeral Train
Lincoln's Funeral Car "United States"
— 1809 - 1865 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023
1. Commemorating Passage of the Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
Commemorating Passage of the Lincoln Funeral Train on its 13 day journey, carrying the body of Pres. Abraham Lincoln to Springfield, Ill. The train passed by lines of mourners at Covington April 30, 1865
Erected by The Troy Foundation, Miami County Foundation, Piqua Community Foundation, Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society, Troy Main Street, Miami County Visitors Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1865.
Location. 40° 7.331′ N, 84° 21.297′ W. Marker is near Covington, Ohio, in Miami County. It is in Newberry Township. Marker is at the intersection of North High Street (Ohio Route 48) and Face Street, on the right when traveling south on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 North High Street, Covington OH 45318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Rowdy (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Buchanan (about 600 feet away); Covington Civil War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Michael Ingle (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1856 (approx. half a mile away); Covington American Legion Monument
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Additional commentary.
1. Scott Trostel
Glad to see this marker is finally up. I have waited 5 years to see it. I've made multiple trips to Covington looking for its appearance. Scott Trostel designed this and several other markers, before he became ill. I believe the marker remained unfinished in Scott's garage. It is an honor to Scott that it is now up.
— Submitted August 11, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023
2. Commemorating Passage of the Lincoln Funeral Train Marker
It is just to the left of the telephone pole on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
