Downtown in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lincoln in Albany
1. Lincoln in Albany Commemorative Marker
"I hold myself without mock modesty, the humblest of all individuals that have ever been elevated to the Presidency....You have generously tendered me the united support of the great Empire State." - Abraham Lincoln speaking to the New York Legislature on February 18, 1861. President-elect Abraham Lincoln was greeted by a large, boisterous crowd on February 18, 1861, as he stopped in Albany on his way to his inauguration in Washington, D.C. In his speech at the old State House, the president-elect chose not to "enter into any explanation of any particular line of policy as to our present difficulties." Lincoln thought it was wise to keep his thoughts on the impending Civil War to himself until his inauguration some two weeks away. Lincoln later dined with Governor Edwin D. Morgan and spent the night at the Delavan House, located where the federal courthouse now stands on Broadway. Lincoln Commemorative Marker
Erected 2007 by New York State Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and Heritage New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition,
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Location. 42° 39.106′ N, 73° 45.395′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from State Street. This marker can not be seen from the road as it is located in a park, "New York State Capital Park", which is essentially the front lawn of the capital. This park is below the Capitol, and bounded by State St., Eagle St., & Washington Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Philip Henry Sheridan Monument
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 18, 2008
2. Lincoln in Albany Marker
The Lincoln in Albany Marker viewed from one of the sidewalks in New York State Capitol Park. View is to the east. The view in the background is down the center of State Street toward the old D&H building at the foot of the street.
More about this marker. The Lincoln in Albany marker is only a few yards from the front steps of the New York State capital building.
Regarding Lincoln in Albany. Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 April 15, 1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1861 until his assassination. As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery in the United States, Lincoln won the Republican Party nomination in 1860 and was elected president later that year. During his term, he helped preserve the United States by leading the defeat of the secessionist Confederate States of America
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, January 31, 2007
3. Lincoln in Albany Marker - New York State capitol building in Albany
The back-side of the Lincoln in Albany marker is just visible in the lower-center of the above photo, just a few yards from the New York State Capitol steps in Albany, N.Y. Click on the photo for a larger view.
President-elect Abraham Lincoln was greeted by a large, boisterous crowd on February 18, 1861, as he stopped in Albany, N.Y. on his way to his inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Also see . . . The New York State Capitol. They give tours of the New York State Captiol building. (Submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Candidate President-elect and President Abraham Lincoln in Albany New York State
Heritage New York Collection
4. President Abraham Lincoln
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 4,600 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 6, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
