Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Statue of Abraham Lincoln

Photographed By Al Barrera

1. Statue of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Let man be free.

Erected 1958 by Lincoln Motor Company.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.

Location. 42° 20.052′ N, 83° 2.829′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Library Street and Farmer Street on Library Street. Monument, consisting of a statue of Abraham Lincoln, at the Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. L.B. King and Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Parker's Alley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kresge Korner (about 400 feet away); The Kern Clock (about 400 feet away); Henry the Hatter (about 400 feet away); Vernor's Ginger Ale (about 600 feet away); Woodward Avenue Cultural Heritage Tour (about 700 feet away); Detroit's Underground Railway Station (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

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The statue is a copy of one designed by Alonzo Pelzer for Lincoln, New Jersey. It was originally located at the Lincoln Motor Company plant at West Warren and Livernois in Detroit. It was a gift to Henry M. Leland, founder of the company. It was moved to its present location on April 17, 1958.

Photographed By Pat Filippone, September 26, 2015

2. Statue of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,501 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. 2. submitted on December 20, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.