Boonville in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
1. Abraham Lincoln Marker
While living with his father on a farm about seventeen miles from here, came often to Boonville to hear court trials and to borrow books from John A. Brackenridge.
From this corner Abraham Lincoln traveled North by ox-team on the Old Boonville - Petersburg - Vincennes Road when emigrating to Illinois in 1830.
Erected 1932 by Warrick County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • 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 1830.
Location. 38° 2.991′ N, 87° 16.491′ W. Marker is in Boonville, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Road 62) and North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Located on the North/East lawn of the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boonville IN 47601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: James A. Hemenway (here, next to this marker); William L. Barker (a few steps from this marker); Ratliff Boon (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
2. Abraham Lincoln Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
3. Warrick County Courthouse -and- the Abraham Lincoln Marker
(Click on the photo.) The marker can be seen under the center tree shown in this photo.
[Indeed the community activity for Warrick County at Boonville called "Square Flare" was enjoyable. The Barbecue Cook Off was good! So good, that I wore some home.]
[Indeed the community activity for Warrick County at Boonville called "Square Flare" was enjoyable. The Barbecue Cook Off was good! So good, that I wore some home.]
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024
4. Abraham Lincoln Came Often to Boonville Marker
The marker is just left of the light post.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 1, 2011
5. Telephone Audio Tour - - - Interesting
In checking this tour (#200) I found it to be centered on the Courthouse itself (nothing about Lincoln). But it is a good tour of the Courthouse ! !
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,799 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 5. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
