Near Harristown in Macon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lincoln’s First Illinois Home

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2012

1. Lincoln’s First Illinois Home Marker

Inscription. On an eminence overlooking the Sangamon River three miles south of here stood the first home of Lincoln in Illinois. To this site came the Lincoln family in March, 1830. Here they lived until 1831, when the parents removed to Coles County and Abraham set out on his own career.

Erected 1934 by State of Illinois.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1830.

Location. 39° 50.709′ N, 89° 6.051′ W. Marker is near Harristown, Illinois, in Macon County. It is on West Harristown Boulevard east of South Lincoln Memorial parkway (County Highway 27), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niantic IL 62551, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lincoln National Memorial Highway (here, next to this marker); First Home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Home in Illinois of Abraham Lincoln (approx. 2.8 miles away); Whitley Mill and Dam (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of the Lincoln Cabin

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 4.8 miles away); A "Favorite" Lies Here (approx. 6.1 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Water Fountain (approx. 6.3 miles away).

Lincoln’s First Illinois Home Marker <i>is on the right</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2012

2. Lincoln’s First Illinois Home Marker is on the right

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2012

3. Lincoln’s First Illinois Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.