Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln
Erected 1930 by State of Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois State Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1892.
Location. 41° 50.795′ N, 89° 29.11′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Hennepin Avenue and Lincoln Statue Drive, on the left when traveling south on North Hennepin Avenue. The marker is located on the north shore of the Rock River. It is just downstream, to the west, of the US 52 and IL 26 bridge over the river. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Worst Road Bridge Disaster in American History (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 105-107 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 101-103 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 202 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 212 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 214 West First Street (approx. ¼ mile away); 102 South Galena Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.
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