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Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stops Historical Markers

Abraham Lincoln traveled 1,904 miles by train from Springfield, Illinois, to Washington, D.C. for his inaugural, typically giving speeches from the rear platform at stops.
 
By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2015
Abraham Lincoln Walked Here Marker
1 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — .5 — Abraham Lincoln Walked Here — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On F Street Northwest at 8th Street Northwest on F Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Penn Quarter — W.6 — The Willard Inter-Continental Hotel — Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail
On 14th Street Northwest (U.S. 1) at Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 14th Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
3 ► Illinois, Champaign County, Tolono — Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stop —
On N. Long Street (U.S. 45) at West Strong Street, on the left when traveling south on N. Long Street.
4 ► Illinois, Champaign County, Tolono — Lincoln in Tolono — Looking for Lincoln —
On Long Street (U.S. 45) at West Austin Street, on the right when traveling north on Long Street.
5 ► Illinois, Sangamon County, Springfield, Downtown — Great Western Railroad Depot —
On E. Monroe Street at 10th Street on E. Monroe Street.
6 ► Illinois, Sangamon County, Springfield, Downtown — Lincoln’s Farewell to Springfield — February 11, 1861 —
On East Monroe Street at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Monroe Street.
7 ► Illinois, Sangamon County, Springfield, Downtown — The Lincoln Depot —
On East Monroe Street at 10th Street (railroad), on the right when traveling east on East Monroe Street.
8 ► Illinois, Vermilion County, Danville — Abraham Lincoln —
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
9 ► Indiana, Boone County, Lebanon — Abraham Lincoln —
On South Lebanon Street (State Road 39) south of South Street (State Road 32), on the right when traveling south.
10 ► Indiana, Boone County, Zionsville — Lincoln's Stop in Zionsville, Indiana —
Near South First Street at West Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
11 ► Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg — Abraham Lincoln —
Near South Walnut Street south of New Street.
12 ► Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg — Lawrenceburgh — First in New Modes of Transportation — 1802 —
On Walnut Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
13 ► Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — Ellis Mansion —
On North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the right when traveling north.
14 ► Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Here, Abraham Lincoln Said —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 40) at South Missouri Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
15 ► Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1961.2 — Lincoln to the Citizens of Indiana —
On West Washington Street (U.S. 40) at South Missouri Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
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16 ► Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Lafayette — Lincoln in Lafayette —
On N. 5th Street.
17 ► Indiana, Warren County, State Line City — Abraham Lincoln —
On East Woodard Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Woodard Street.
18 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — State House —
On West State Street 0.2 miles west of Barrack Street, on the right when traveling east.
19 ► New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — Lincoln in Albany —
Near State Street.
20 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Lincoln-Bedell Statue Park — Established July 10, 1999 —
On East Main Street (U.S. 20) at South Portage Road (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
21 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Downtown — First Unitarian Congregational Society Building —
On Franklin Street at West Eagle Street, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street.
22 ► New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Brown Square — Morning of February 18, 1861 — Abraham Lincoln —
On Inner Loop at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Inner Loop.
23 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chelsea — Hudson River Railroad — Abraham Lincoln —
On West 3oth Street at Ninth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 3oth Street.
24 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — This Marks the Site of the Weddell House — Opened June 25, 1847 —
On West 6th Street at West Superior Avenue (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling south on West 6th Street.
25 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — 79-25 — The Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
26 ► Ohio, Harrison County, Hopedale — Abraham Lincoln at Cadiz Junction —
On Cadiz Junction Road (County Route 46) east of Tipton Road (County Route 175), on the right when traveling east.
27 ► Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 8-41 — Abraham Lincoln's Visit to Steubenville —
On North 3rd Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
28 ► Ohio, Portage County, Ravenna — Abraham Lincoln, Ravenna, Ohio — Train Stop — Historic Site —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
29 ► Ohio, Summit County, Hudson — President-elect Abraham Lincoln —
On South College Street when traveling south.
30 ► Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Center — The First Visit of Abraham Lincoln —
On Federal Street at South Commons, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street.
31 ► Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Bristol — Abraham Lincoln —
On Pond Street.
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32 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Downtown Harrisburg — Abraham Lincoln —
On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
33 ► Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Downtown Harrisburg — The Jones House —
On South 2nd Street at Market Street on South 2nd Street.
34 ► Pennsylvania, Erie County, Lake City — Abraham Lincoln in Lake City, PA (Girard Station) —
On Rice Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
35 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, William Penn Annex East — Abraham Lincoln —
On Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026