West Allis in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
President Abraham Lincoln
Campaign Speech, Sept. 30, 1859
— Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee, Wisconsin —
Photographed By Paul F, October 7, 2010
1. President Abraham Lincoln Marker
The Fair site, at that time, was at the Spring Street Hill/Brockway Grounds located in the heart of Milwaukee between Wisconsin Avenue and Highland Avenue, and from 10th to 13th Streets. A commemorative plaque, recognizing the event, can be seen on the corner of 13th and Wells.
Lincoln’s address, confined to the problems of labor and agriculture, became his only speech on agriculture. Candidate Lincoln, clean shaven, stood on a platform wagon wearing a black frock coat and a high, “stove – pipe” hat. He received $150.00 for his speech, a respectable fee in 1859.
Lincoln, the rising Republican politician who debated Stephen Douglas, was elected in 1860. Two years later he signed the bill that established the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 1.165′ N, 88° 0.898′ W. Marker is in West Allis, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. Marker can be reached from S. 84th Street, one mile south of South 84th Street and I-94 (Interstate
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tee Sisikeja (Bad Waters Village) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin State Fair Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Harvey (within shouting distance of this marker); Honey Creek Settlement (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wadhams Gas Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Honey Creek School Site (approx. 0.7 miles away); Harrison Ludington Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wood National Cemetery Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Allis.
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Photographed By Paul F, October 7, 2010
2. President Abraham Lincoln Marker
Photographed By Paul F, October 7, 2010
3. President Abraham Lincoln Marker
I cannot conceive how a man could look up into the heavens and say there is no God. Abraham Lincoln
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,242 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on November 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 5, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
