Julia Sprigg House
She became close friends with her neighbor, Mrs. Lincoln; Mrs. Sprigg's daughter often babysat for the younger Lincoln boys.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 39° 47.813′ N, 89° 38.716′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Old Aristocracy Hill. It is on 8th Street just south of Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, 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: Mary Lincoln's Circle of Friends (here, next to this marker); Lincoln's Home Becomes a Shrine (a few steps from this marker); Charles Corneau House (a few steps from this marker); Allen Miller House (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Cook House (a few steps from this marker); Charles Arnold House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lincoln's Home Becomes a Shrine
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
