Southwest Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Lincoln Bicentennial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 26, 2026
1. Lincoln Bicentennial Marker
The Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was established by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski to mark the national bicentennial celebration of President Abraham Lincolns birthday on February 12, 2009. This dedicated group of Oregonians brought together to increase knowledge of Abraham Lincoln in Oregon held educational town halls throughout Oregon and recreated historic events from Lincolns presidency. In addition to Lincolns lasting legacy of ending slavery in the U.S. and preserving the Union, the OLBC emphasized Lincolns contributions to Oregon: his support for the Homestead Act, establishment of Land Grant Colleges, and launch of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Erected 2009 by Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1809.
Location. 45° 31.007′ N, 122° 40.951′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Portland, Oregon, in Multnomah County. It is in Southwest Portland. It can be reached from Southwest Park Avenue south of Southwest Main Street, in
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Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge and in the Willamette Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The First Congregational Church of Portland (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles A. Sprague (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Washington Ellipse (about 300 feet away); Roosevelt Hotel (about 300 feet away); Simon Benson (about 300 feet away); The Great Plank Road (about 400 feet away); Peace Plaza (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Also see . . . Monuments Next Up: South Park Blocks Abraham
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 26, 2026
2. Lincoln Bicentennial Marker
The marker is located next to a plinth dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. A statue was removed from this location in 2020. As of 2026, plans are to rededicate the statue at this location with new interpretive signage.
In early 2027, the City of Portland will complete the reinstallation of the Abraham Lincoln monument at its original site...The City's monument of President Lincoln will be installed on a seismically upgraded base that is lower to the ground and feature new contextual elements including historical narrative text with QR codes, interpretive panels and site markers to bring the Abraham Lincoln monument closer to the public.(Submitted on August 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 26, 2026
3. Lincoln Bicentennial Marker
The monument to Abraham Lincoln has been removed from display from 2020-2026.
By Daderot - Own work, Public Domain, November 2, 2017
4. Abraham Lincoln by George Fite Waters (1894-1961), dedicated 1928
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
