Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lincoln Supports Fremont for President

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

1. Lincoln Supports Fremont for President Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On June 19, 1856, John Fremont was nominated as the first Republican candidate for President. Fremont, who had explored and pioneered the opening of the west, was a former U.S. Senator from California and an open and vocal opponent of slavery, which caused his defeat in the 1856 election. Abraham Lincoln campaigned for Fremont in Dixon, Oregon and Sterling and gave a two-hour speech on the courthouse lawn to about 1500 citizens here in Dixon on Thursday, July 17, 1856. That night, Lincoln stayed at the Nachusa house across the street from the courthouse.

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. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1920.

Location. 41° 50.551′ N, 89° 28.857′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is on South Ottawa Avenue north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ward T. Miller (a few steps from this marker); Our Fathers — Veterans of 1861-1865

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berlin Wall Replica (about 300 feet away); The Wings of Peace and Freedom (about 300 feet away); Reagan Peace Park Murals (about 300 feet away); Nachusa House (about 400 feet away); Dixon Memorial Arch (about 400 feet away); 123 East First Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

2. Lincoln Supports Fremont for President Marker

Lincoln Stood Here image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

3. Lincoln Stood Here

Lincoln stood here while delivering his great speech. July 17, 1856. Erected by Dixon Post #299 G.A.R. Aug 7, 1903

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2014

4. Lincoln Supports Fremont for President Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.