Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Solomon Allen Barn
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011
1. Solomon Allen Barn Marker
Allen, a gunsmith, owned and lived in a house on this property during the 1850's and '60's.His barn is the only outbuilding from the Lincoln period that still exists in the Historic Site. Many of Lincoln's neighbors kept livestock in barns such as this.
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.
Location. 39° 47.776′ N, 89° 38.701′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on 8th Street just north of E. Edwards 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. Lincoln Home National Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Henson Robinson House (a few steps from this marker); George W. Shutt House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse K. Dubois House (within
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011
2. Solomon Allen Barn
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
