Near Lerna in Coles County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Last Lincoln Farm
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 15, 2010
1. The Last Lincoln Farm Marker
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In 1837 Thomas Lincoln erected a cabin on a tract of land situated one-half mile to the east. Here he resided until his death in 1851. Abraham Lincoln visited here frequently, and after 1841 held title to forty acres of land on which his parents lived. The State of Illinois now owns most of the Lincoln Farm.
Erected 1964 by the Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 39° 22.814′ N, 88° 12.566′ W. Marker is near Lerna, Illinois, in Coles County. Marker is on County Route 040 N east of Route 1420 E, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the "Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site". Follow the drive-way:: marker area has a picnic shelter and parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lerna IL 62440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Shiloh Encampment Site (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Care for His Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Reuben Moore Home
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Also see . . .
1. Thomas Lincoln. National Historical Park website entry (Submitted on February 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Cabin website homepage (Submitted on May 20, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Looking for Lincoln Video - on P. B. S. Follow Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "...from Illinois, to Gettysburg, to Washington, D. C., and face to face with people who live with Lincoln every day..." (Submitted on May 20, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 15, 2010
2. Looking East - - The Last Lincoln Farm Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 15, 2010
3. Wide View - - The Last Lincoln Farm Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 15, 2010
4. Looking North / West - - The Last Lincoln Farm Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner
5. Travel with Lincoln
All the Lincoln Circuit Markers, and a few others, following Lincoln's travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District from 1847 - 1857
Climb into Lincoln’s 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; May 20, 2010.)
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Climb into Lincoln’s 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; May 20, 2010.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,239 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on May 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
