Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln's Courthouse
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026
1. Lincoln's Courthouse Marker
From 1837 to 1860, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in a courthouse on this site.
Its front wall is marked by the brass bar below.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 40° 28.787′ N, 88° 59.65′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on East Washington Street west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 51). Marker is near the entrance of the McLean County Museum of History. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Main St, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. 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 walking distance of this marker: McLean County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Street Site (within shouting distance of this marker); McLean County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phoenix Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (within shouting distance of this marker); Sigmund Livingston
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026
2. Lincoln's Courthouse Marker
Marker is near the McLean County Museum of History. The brass bar (mentioned on the marker) is on the ground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
