Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harriett Dean House

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

1. Harriett Dean House Marker

Inscription. In 1838, Abraham Lincoln purchased two lots in this block for $300. Twelve years later, he sold a half lot to Harriet Dean for $125.00 Mrs. Dean purchased an adjacent lot from someone else and had a house built, thus becoming a neighbor of the Lincolns.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois, Sprinfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 39° 47.855′ N, 89° 38.716′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. Marker is on 8th Street just north of Jackson Street. 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 distance of this marker. The Long Road to Washington (a few steps from this marker); The People Lincoln Knew (a few steps from this marker); Henson Lyon House (a few steps from this marker); Boyhood Home of Julius Rosenwald (a few steps from this marker); A Place to Call Home (within shouting distance of this marker); What Did Abraham Lincoln Eat? (within shouting distance of this marker); Daily Life in 1860

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Springfield Kitchen Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 16, 2011

2. Harriett Dean House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.