Shelbyville in Shelby County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District
Shelbyville, Illinois
— County-Seat Marker —
Smaller Plaque:
Presented to the Kuilka Chapter D. A. R. by O. J. Penwell
Erected 1921 by the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. 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° 24.397′ N, 88° 47.453′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Illinois, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. The marker is on the left traveling from the east at "Freedom Square" in full view of the Court House on the Right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shelbyville IL 62565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Square (a few steps from this marker); "Let's Debate" by John McClarey (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln - Thornton Debate (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Shelby County Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln-Thornton Debate / Lincoln Circuit (within shouting distance of this marker); First Commercial Pick-up Baler (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Thornton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.
Also see . . . The REAL Lincoln Highway. 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 1,661 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on July 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.