Near Decatur in Macon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Home in Illinois of Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

1. First Home in Illinois of Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription.

Main Marker:

This Tablet marks the site of the First Home in Illinois of Abraham Lincoln.
- - 1831 - -

Secondary Marker:

Rededicated
Stephen Decatur Chapter, NSDAR
1990

Erected 1904 by Decatur Chapter of 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 1831.

Location. 39° 48.285′ N, 89° 5.888′ W. Marker is near Decatur, Illinois, in Macon County. The Boulder is located at the extreme end of the road into Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur IL 62521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois (a few steps from this marker); Whitley Mill and Dam (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Lincoln Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lincoln National Memorial Highway

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Lincoln’s First Illinois Home (approx. 2.8 miles away); Getting There from Here (approx. 7.4 miles away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.

Rededication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

2. Rededication Plaque

Marker Past the Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

3. Marker Past the Tree

Good road way and an easy walk. Take you bike and a picnic..

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

4. Closer View

Left Side & Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

5. Left Side & Back

Back & Right End image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

6. Back & Right End

Right End & Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

7. Right End & Front

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,586 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.