Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, January 9, 2008
1. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices Marker
Inscription.
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. . This portion of the Tinsley Building, a merchant block constructed in 1840-1841, is the only surviving structure in which Abraham Lincoln maintained a law office. Intended originally for commercial use, much of the building was rented for other purposes. A portion of the first floor was occupied by Springfield's Post Office, while attorneys rented third-floor offices. Among them was Lincoln, who had offices here with partners Stephen T. Logan (1843-1844) and William H. Herndon (1844-CA. 1850). Here Lincoln also argued cases before the Federal Courts that met from 1841 to 1855 in a second-floor courtroom.
This portion of the Tinsley Building, a merchant block constructed in 1840-1841, is the only surviving structure in which Abraham Lincoln maintained a law office. Intended originally for commercial use, much of the building was rented for other purposes. A portion of the first floor was occupied by Springfield's Post Office, while attorneys rented third-floor offices. Among them was Lincoln, who had offices here with partners Stephen T. Logan (1843-1844) and William H. Herndon (1844-CA. 1850). Here Lincoln also argued cases before the Federal Courts that met from 1841 to 1855 in a second-floor courtroom.
Erected 1991 by Illinois State Historical Society and the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Location. 39° 48.017′ N, 89° 38.881′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on South Sixth Street near the Old State Capital Plaza, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield IL 62701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
More about this marker. Marker is near the 6th Street Entrance to the Law Offices.
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, January 9, 2008
2. South Sixth Street side of Law Offices
Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 12, 2022
3. Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices Marker
Marker is mounted to the building
Photographed By Angie Shaffer, January 6, 2008
4. View of Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,691 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
