Wanatah in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

President Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 6, 2022

1. President Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train Marker

Inscription. At approximately 7:30 A.M. on the morning of May 1, 1865, the train that bore the body of Abraham Lincoln passed through Wanatah on its way from Washington to Springfield, Illinois. The train did not stop here, but slowed down to 5 miles per hour and tolled its bell as it passed through town. The many mourners that gathered track side bowed their heads and removed their hats as the train slowly passed by. Some people placed coins on the track to be smashed by the engine to be kept as souvenirs of the tragic event.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1865.

Location. 41° 25.802′ N, 86° 54.01′ W. Marker is in Wanatah, Indiana, in LaPorte County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Illinois Street and West Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Illinois St, Wanatah IN 46390, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 6 miles away); The Lincoln Train in Westville (approx. 7.7 miles away); Kirchhoff Park (approx. 8.1 miles away); Porter County Memorial Hall

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(approx. 8.6 miles away); Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum (approx. 8.6 miles away); Site of Tassinong (approx. 8.7 miles away); Site of the First School House in Valparaiso 1837 (approx. 8.7 miles away); Porter County (Indiana) Veterans (approx. 8.7 miles away).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 6, 2022

2. President Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 14, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.