Exeter in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Abraham Lincoln Speaks in New Hampshire

Photographed by James R. Murray, August 31, 2015

1. Abraham Lincoln Speaks in New Hampshire Marker

Inscription. On March 3, 1860, Abraham Lincoln delivered his final of four speeches in New Hampshire at Exeter Town Hall. Lincoln had strong ties to Exeter due to the influence of Amos Tuck, of this town, who is credited with the creation of the Republican Party. Both men served in Congress from 1847-1850. It was at the suggestion of Tuck that Lincoln enrolled his son, Robert, in Phillips Exeter Academy. Both Lincoln and Tuck promoted free-state policies and opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories

Erected 2014.

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 date for this entry is March 6, 1860.

Location. 42° 58.867′ N, 70° 56.81′ W. Marker is in Exeter, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Front Street, on the right. Marker is at the left side of the Exeter Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Front Street, Exeter NH 03833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Exeter NH War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Folsom Tavern (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exeter Town House (about 300 feet away); Site of the First Mill At Falls of the Squamscott River (about 400 feet away); Ladd-Gilman House (about 700 feet away); Exeter (about 800 feet away); Exeter NH Exeter Gas Works (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Exeter.

Photographed by James R. Murray, August 31, 2015

2. Abraham Lincoln Speaks in New Hampshire Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.