Lincoln and the Black Hawk War

Lincoln and the Black Hawk War (HMM0F)

Location: Milan, IL 61264 Rock Island County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 26.568', W 90° 34.114'

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On May 8, 1832, while encamped approximately one mile west of this point, Abraham Lincoln was mustered into the military service of the United States. Captain Lincoln's company was mustered into state service at Beardstown April 28, the day before beginning the march to this place by way of Yellow Banks or Oquawka.
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HM NumberHMM0F
Series This marker is part of the Black Hawk War series, and the Illinois: Illinois State Historical Society series.
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Year Placed1955
Placed ByThe Illinois State Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 5:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15T E 703120 N 4590767
Decimal Degrees41.44280000, -90.56856667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 26.568', W 90° 34.114'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 26' 34.08" N, 90° 34' 6.84" W
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Area Code(s)309
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 163-227 10th Ave W, Milan IL 61264, US
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