Macomb City Township in McDonough County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Abraham Lincoln in Macomb

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023

1. Abraham Lincoln in Macomb Marker

Inscription. Abraham Lincoln addressed the people of McDonough County on this spot October 26, 1858.

“Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.”

“We here highly resolve that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth.”

“With malice toward none: with charity for all: with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in.”

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 October 26, 1858.

Location. 40° 27.52′ N, 90° 40.272′ W. Marker is in Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough County. It is in Macomb City Township. Marker is on Courthouse Square east of West Side Square, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the southwest corner of the McDonough County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Courthouse Square, Macomb IL 61455, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln's Speeches (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Photograph / McDonough Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Macomb's Stagecoach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph House Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Randolph House (about 300 feet away); First McDonough County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); William S. and Dorothy Bailey Home (about 700 feet away); Civil War Soldier Monument at Chandler Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macomb.

Also see . . . Abraham Lincoln and Macomb. Lincoln's second campaign visit saw him draw a larger crowd to hear him speak despite the poor weather conditions. (Macomb Area Convention & Visitor Bureau) (Submitted on August 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023

2. Abraham Lincoln in Macomb Marker

Marker is at the corner of the McDonough County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.