Troy in Doniphan County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Abraham Lincoln
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
1. Abraham Lincoln Marker
On his only visit to Kansas, he spoke in Troy, December 1, 1859, at the Court House located about 100 feet west of this site. It was reported that the Troy speech was a trial run of his Cooper Union speech in New York which propelled him to the Republican Presidential nomination in 1860.
Erected 2002 by Troy and Community Garden Club, Doniphan County Historical Society, and Others.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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 1813.
Location. 39° 47.21′ N, 95° 5.321′ W. Marker is in Troy, Kansas, in Doniphan County. It is on Walnut Street near Liberty Street, on the left when traveling east. Monument is adjacent to the Nelson Rogers House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 East Walnut Street, Troy KS 66087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Nelson Rogers House (a few steps from this marker); Walter C. Worman and George Larson (within shouting distance of this marker); Doniphan County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Tall Oak" (about 300 feet away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 400 feet away); Melvin L. Schmidt, J.D. (about 400 feet away); Abraham Lincoln's Visit (approx. half a mile away); Troy's Early Days (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Lincoln in Kansas. (Submitted on October 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Lincoln in Kansas. (Submitted on October 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
2. Abraham Lincoln Marker
The Nelson Rogers House in background
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
3. Bust of Abraham Lincoln
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
4. Nelson Rogers House Information
The info sheet is inside the window of the house. There are many such sheets displayed in building windows throughout the Troy historic district.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,436 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
