Honesdale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lincoln Nomination

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

1. Lincoln Nomination Marker

Inscription. In May, 1859, Horace Greeley met with notable political leaders to create a boom to nominate Abraham Lincoln for President. The events that ensued at the Republican National Convention in Chicago paralleled the strategy planned at the parley held in this building.

Erected 1968 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

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, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1859.

Location. 41° 34.402′ N, 75° 15.352′ W. Marker is in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in Wayne County. Marker is on 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 9th Street, Honesdale PA 18431, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Honesdale (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F. M. Crane House (about 300 feet away); War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Senator Kingsbury House (about 300 feet away); General Lyman L. Lemnitzer (about 400 feet away); "Winter Wonderland"

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(about 400 feet away); Delaware & Hudson Canal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honesdale.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

2. Lincoln Nomination Marker

Lincoln Nomination Marker-Front view of the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2015

3. Lincoln Nomination Marker-Front view of the house

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.