Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Abraham Lincoln
December 3, 1859
First Campaign Speech for the Presidency given at Stockton Hall, 4th and Delaware, Leavenworth, Kansas
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.
Location. 39° 19.144′ N, 94° 54.905′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. Marker is on Shawnee Street east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the south grounds of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leavenworth KS 66048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Star of the West Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (a few steps from this marker); The Star of the West (within shouting distance of this marker); Leavenworth (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Court / Celebration of the Midwest Family (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom Tree (about 300 feet away); Leavenworth Masonic Building Association (about 400 feet away); Site of Offices of Russell, Majors, and Waddell (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Also see . . .
1. Abraham Lincoln in Kansas. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Abraham Lincoln in Kansas. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.