Paris in Edgar County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Paris, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
1. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
The "Lincoln Court House Markers" are this rectangalar shaped style. With few exceptions, most of them are mounted on this concrete (or stone) slab placed on or near the original court house that Lincoln "worked in" with his fellow Lawyers.
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. 39° 36.714′ N, 87° 41.761′ W. Marker is in Paris, Illinois, in Edgar County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Wood Street, on the left when traveling south on Central Avenue. On S/E corner of Central Ave and Wood Street. Plenty of on street parking. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 West Court Street, Paris IL 61944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Zion's Camp March (within shouting distance of this marker); Millstones Long in the Service of Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); American Revolution War Memorial - Edgar County Illinois (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The France Hotel
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Also see . . . "The Real Lincoln Highway: The Forgotten Lincoln Circuit Markers". 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 September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
2. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District Marker
The marker can clearly be seen under the right tree.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
3. Edgar County Court House, Paris, Illinois
The mature trees surrounding the entire Court House are great but obstruct a full view of this "stately" built and kept old Court House. Great place for a picnic lunch - enjoy both the trees and the Court House.
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 31, 2008
4. Another View of the Edgar County Court House, Paris, Illinois
With views limited by mature trees and electrical power lines, it is difficult to get a clear view of the "stately" old Court House.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 7, 2021
5. 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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Photographed By Larry Gertner
6. Travel with Lincoln
All the HMDb Lincoln Circuit Markers, and a few others, following Lincoln's travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District from 1847 - 1857.
Climb into Lincoln’s buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the “First >>” button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana; October 17, 2008)
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Climb into Lincoln’s buggy and take a trip with Lincoln and his fellow lawyers on the job traveling Illinois as Circuit Lawyers. See all the Lincoln Circuit Markers (and a surprise or two), in the order of his travels while a member of the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District (of Illinois) during 1847-1857. Use the “First >>” button in the upper right to see these markers in sequence, starting from Springfield.
(Submitted by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana; October 17, 2008)
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,312 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on May 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
