Politics in the Neighborhood
Just Imagine!
On August 8, 1860, an exuberant political rally parade passed by the Lincoln home, including:
180 train cars of Lincoln supporters
28 oxen pulling a mammoth wagon
21 Wide Awake Clubs (groups of young pro-Lincoln men)
10 decorated caravans of ladies
1 full rigged schooner with sailors
1 huge wagon, pulled by 6 horses, with power loom manufacturing jean cloth.
On this day of fireworks, floats, and thousands of on-lookers, Lincoln asked supporters to "kindly let me be silent." Throughout the election, Lincoln's Democratic rival Stephen A. Douglas, actively campaigned, while Lincoln followed tradition and let others represent him, including friend and neighbor, Jesse Dubois.
A Good Neighbor, Friend, and Supporter
Jesse K. Dubois served with Lincoln in the Illinois House of Representatives; welcomed Lincoln's help in his 1856 bid for state auditor, and often campaigned for Lincoln in return.
While working for Lincoln's senate campaign in 1854, he voiced the thought others may have shared = "I am for you against the world." Dubois served as a pallbearer at Lincoln's funeral in 1865.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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Location. 39° 47.796′ N, 89° 38.713′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on 8th Street. Marker is mounted on parade wagon sitting on the road. 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. Jesse K. Dubois House (a few steps from this marker); The Underground Railroad in Lincoln's Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); Economic and Ethnic Diversity in Springfield (a few steps from this marker); Allen Miller House (a few steps from this marker); A Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood (a few steps from this marker); Henson Robinson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Cook House (within shouting distance of this marker); George W. Shutt House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on October 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
