Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mary Lincoln's Circle of Friends

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

1. Mary Lincoln's Circle of Friends Marker

Inscription. Mary Lincoln formed lasting friendships with women in her neighborhood, including Julia Sprigg and Hanna Shearer, and exchanged a lively correspondence with many out-of-town relatives and friends.

Julia Sprigg lived in the house behind you and was a widow with children. Hannah Shearer only lived in the neighborhood for a year but corresponded with Mary throughout her life. Emilie Helm was Mary's favorite younger half-sister.

Photos
Mary Todd Lincoln 1846
Julia Sprigg, ca 1870
Emilie Todd Helm, 1860

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 39° 47.813′ N, 89° 38.716′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julia Sprigg House (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

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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Julia Sprigg's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

2. Julia Sprigg's House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.