Monticello in Piatt County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Monticello, Illinois
— County-Seat 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° 1.51′ N, 88° 34.352′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Illinois, in Piatt County. Marker is on Charter Street south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monticello IL 61856, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Piatt County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln in Monticello (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monticello Journeys (about 700 feet away); Trail of Death (approx. ¼ mile away); Potawatomi Trail of Death (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln - Douglas (approx. 1.2 miles away); Railroads Bring Change (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bement Goes to War (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.
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.)
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 2,138 times since then and 15 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 July 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.