Near Homer in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial Circuit
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 28, 2009
1. Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail Marker
A National Historic trail of the Boy Scouts of America established in 1963 as part of the circuit traveled between Urbana and Danville, Il by Abraham Lincoln on the Eighth Judicial District in 1847 - 1859.
The trail traverses 16 miles easterly from this point, deviating North from U. S. 150 through strip-mine pollywogs to campgrounds in Kickapoo State Park near the intersection of the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River system with Vermilion Co. 32.
Erected 1979 by BSA Troop 40 St. Joseph, Illinois, and BSA Arrowhead Council 117 Champaign, Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 40° 4.544′ N, 87° 58.968′ W. Marker is near Homer, Illinois, in Champaign County. It is on Homer Lake Road (County Route 14) west of South Homer Lake Road (County Route 2575 E), on the right when traveling east. There is parking and a picnic table - fine place to have a lunch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homer IL 61849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois and in Champaign-Urbana. 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 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 9 miles
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 28, 2009
2. "Small Plaque" on side of Lincoln Circuit Trail Marker
It reads:
Sean M. Brunk
Monument relocation to this site from
1 1/4 miles East on the “Old State Road”
6-19-81.
Troop 40 BSA St. Joseph, Il.
Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout Project
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 28, 2009
3. Looking North / West - - Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf
4. Looking East - - Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 28, 2009
5. Looking South - - Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner
6. Travels with Lincoln
Climb into Lincolns buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the First >> button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana; November 1, 2009.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,842 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6. submitted on May 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
