Palestine in Crawford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dubois Tavern
Here stood the Dubois Tavern. Jesse K. Dubois, a close friend of Abraham Lincoln, was an official in the United States Land Office in Palestine from 1849-1853 and later became the Auditor of Public Accounts for Illinois. His son, Fred T. Dubois, became a Senator from Idaho.
Erected 1962 by Citizens of Palestine, Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists.
Location. 39° 0.015′ N, 87° 36.702′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford County. Marker is on South Lincoln Street north of East Lamotte Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palestine IL 62451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cullom Homestead (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston - Dickson Store (about 600 feet away); Auntie Gogin's Store (about 600 feet away); The Fife Opera House (about 700 feet away); Kitchell Grist Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gov. Augustus C. French (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Land Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort LaMotte (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palestine.
Also see . . . Historical Palestine, IL - A Town for Yesteryear and for Today. Heroes, Heroines, and History website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.