Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Governor Palmer House
Looking for Lincoln Trail 1 - Site 6a
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
1. Governor Palmer House Marker
John M. Palmer (1817-1900), friend of Abraham Lincoln, Civil War Major General who later became the Governor of Illinois, U.S. Senator, and Gold Democrat Presidential Candidate.
The east wing of the Palmer House was moved in the early 1900's and is located at 233 E. 2nd South Street. Both homes are privately owned.
Continue on Trail 1 to Site 6b. Continue east on E. 2nd South Street. Stop at 233 E. 2nd South, the east wing of Governor Palmer House. Then continue east to the intersection of Charles and Mayo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 16.655′ N, 89° 52.802′ W. Marker is in Carlinville, Illinois, in Macoupin County. It is at the intersection of South East Street and East 2nd South Street, on the left when traveling south on South East Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 S East St, Carlinville IL 62626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 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: Macoupin County "Cannonball Jail" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln Spoke Here (about 500 feet away); Six - Pounder (about 500 feet away); Macoupin County "Million Dollar Courthouse"
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Also see . . . John M. Palmer on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
2. Governor Palmer House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
