Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lincoln at Stockton Hall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026
1. Lincoln at Stockton Hall Marker
Campaigning for the Presidency of the United States, Abraham Lincoln crossed the Missouri River from St. Joseph to Elwood, Kansas Territory, on December 1, 1859. From there, he was driven in a horse-drawn buggy to Leavenworth.
On December 3, 1859, he spoke in Stockton Hall, then occupying this site. This speech was his first major political address that led to his nomination and subsequent election as President of the United States. Here Lincoln first proclaimed the principles incorporated in his famous speech at Cooper Institute, New York the following February.
Lincoln left Leavenworth, December 7, 1859 and returned to his home in Springfield, Illinois.
Erected by City of Leavenworth.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1894.
Location. 39° 19.083′ N, 94° 54.833′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street (U.S. 73) and Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Stockton Hall (a few steps from this marker); Knights of Columbus Hall (a few steps from this marker); Russell, Majors & Waddell (within shouting distance of this marker); Leavenworth Masonic Building Association (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Cyclone Carry" (about 300 feet away); Heritage Court / Celebration of the Midwest Family (about 300 feet away); Freedom Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Also see . . .
1. Abraham Lincoln in Kansas. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Lincoln in Kansas. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 28, 2026
2. Lincoln at Stockton Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
