Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011
1. John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 Marker
Side One of a marker with different text on each side.
Abraham Lincoln’s friend and 1st law partner was born on Nov. 10, 1807, in Fayette Co. The son of a Presbyterian minister & Mary Todd Lincoln’s aunt, Stuart graduated from Centre College in 1826. Two years later he became a lawyer in Springfield, IL. Met Lincoln when an officer in Black Hawk War and encouraged him to study law. Over.
Lent Lincoln law books and they were law partners, 1837–1841. He was a Whig in IL legislature and US Cong. Backed John Bell over Lincoln in 1860 election and went to Cong. as Democrat in 1862. Was frequent White House visitor despite disagreeing with some of Lincoln’s policies. Was pres. of Natl. Lincoln Monument Assoc.
Erected 2007 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2244.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1784.
Location. 37° 38.773′ N, 84° 46.661′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 150), on the left when traveling east. Marker across
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Ephraim McDowell, 1771-1830 / McDowell-Crawford Surgery (within shouting distance of this marker); C.S.A. 1861 - 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sinking Spring (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Carnegie (approx. 0.2 miles away); School for the Deaf (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centre College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Centre (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011
2. John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 Marker
Second side of the marker text.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011
3. John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 Marker
Photo taken across the street from the marker.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011
4. John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 Marker
Presbyterian Church and related church marker can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011
5. John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 Marker
Photo taken looking east on West Main Street.
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6. Maj. John T. Stuart
From The Black Hawk War by Frank Everett Stevens, 1903.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
