Tallula in Menard County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

New Salem

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

1. New Salem Marker

Inscription. The historic village of New Salem lies two miles to the north. The founders of New Salem believed it would someday become a great river port like St. Louis or Cincinnati. ironically, the town vanished after just ten years, being supplanted by the new city of Petersburg, now the seat of Menard County. During its short history, many pioneer families moved in and out of the community in search of new and better opportunities. Abraham Lincoln lived in new Salem from 1831 to 1837. It was here that Lincoln transformed from an unskilled laborer into a businessman, postmaster, land surveyor, attorney and statesman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 39° 56.702′ N, 89° 50.78′ W. Marker is in Tallula, Illinois, in Menard County. It is at the intersection of Illinois Route 123 and Route 97 on Illinois Route 123. Southwest corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallula IL 62688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois,

specifically

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in the Illinois River Valley,

and in Greater Springfield.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sangamon River (here, next to this marker); Historic Tree (here, next to this marker); Prairie Land (here, next to this marker); The Wayside Hawthorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Mentor Graham (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New Salem Lincoln League (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Survey of Petersburg (approx. 4½ miles away); The Frackelton State Bank (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallula.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lincoln’s Store Partner (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

2. New Salem Marker

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 9, 2012

3. New Salem

Restored village.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.