Danville in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Danville, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
Erected 1921 by the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 7.476′ N, 87° 38.217′ W. Marker is in Danville, Illinois, in Vermilion County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Logan Ave, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Marker located on the northwest corner of West Main and North Logan Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville IL 61832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aircraft in Honor of Chanute Air Force Base (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert E. Wurtsbaugh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trail of Death 1838 (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Friend Forever
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Also see . . .
1. The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers by Guy C. Fraker. Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association website entry:
The “leading authority" on Abraham Lincoln's trail as he and his fellow lawyers worked on the Illinois Eighth Judicial District of 1847 - 1859. See Map and History of the special Marker Series written by Guy Fraker. Over more than four hundred miles of Illinois were traveled by Lincoln and his fellow Lawyers per journey around the Circuit by horse and buggy. For students and 'they that seek' a better understanding of life in the 1860's - - this is indeed a historical trip through the heart-land of America on the roads of Illinois. (Submitted on August 24, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Every Known Photo of Abraham Lincoln. Courtesy "YouTube": This is a well done item - in chronological order with fine music. (Submitted on February 9, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
2. Long View - Marker
Courtesy Vermilion County Illinois Museum, circa 1925
3. Lottie Jones - - "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association"
(This is the only know photo of Lottie Jones.) It was Lottie Jones that was credited for the "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association" and placing all the "Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Circuit Markers" through-out the State of Illinois along the route that Lincoln traveled on the Eighth Circuit.
She was born in 1854 at Covington, Indiana. In 1871 at age 17 she (with her Mother) moved to Danville, Ill. from Covington, Ind. She attended Illinois State Normal University then became a grade school teacher; later became a school Administrator; wrote several books; was an Illinois State wide political leader; was active in a number of organizations [inclusive of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association" founded in 1916]. She died in 1933 and is buried at "Spring Hill Cemetery" in Danville, Illinois.
From its inception and through-out its function, the "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association" and all the Lincoln Eighth Circuit "Markers" were the devoted project of Lottie Jones.
She was born in 1854 at Covington, Indiana. In 1871 at age 17 she (with her Mother) moved to Danville, Ill. from Covington, Ind. She attended Illinois State Normal University then became a grade school teacher; later became a school Administrator; wrote several books; was an Illinois State wide political leader; was active in a number of organizations [inclusive of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association" founded in 1916]. She died in 1933 and is buried at "Spring Hill Cemetery" in Danville, Illinois.
From its inception and through-out its function, the "Abraham Lincoln Marker Association" and all the Lincoln Eighth Circuit "Markers" were the devoted project of Lottie Jones.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
4. All the County-Seat Markers
Related HMDb marker entries:
In order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia, 10/10/2008)
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In order of Lincoln's travels through them along the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District, 1847 - 1857.
(Kevin W. of Stafford Virginia, 10/10/2008)
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,484 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
