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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12JA_getting-there-from-here_Decatur-IL.html
The road beside this wayside exhibit is west main street. It was one of the main routes into and out of the City of Decatur all during the time of Lincoln's travels as a lawyer on the Eighth Judicial Circuit, the main system of justice and law for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZZC_abraham-lincoln-eighth-judicial-district_Decatur-IL.html
Note plaque is missing: Abraham Lincolntraveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District1847 - 1859
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRMG_a-favorite-lies-here_Decatur-IL.html
John Hanks was born in 1802 in Kentucky, he was a second cousin of Abraham Lincoln through Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln. John Hanks stated that he first knew Lincoln when he was a boy of twelve in Spencer County, Indiana. However, it was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM818_site-of-the-lincoln-cabin_Decatur-IL.html
The Lincoln Cabin stood near the north bank of the Sangamon River about 600 yards to the east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM80B_first-home-of-abraham-lincoln-in-illinois_Decatur-IL.html
In March 1830 Abraham Lincoln came from Indiana with his family to settle here in Macon County at a place on the north side of the Sangamon River ten miles westerly from Decatur.The Lincolns built a log cabin and broke the sod to raise a crop of c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM80A_whitley-mill-and-dam_Decatur-IL.html
erected in this area circa 1843 by Shelton G. Whitley. He was later joined by his brother, James Whitley, who helped him operate the mill for many years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XI_first-home-in-illinois-of-abraham-lincoln_Decatur-IL.html
Main Marker: This Tablet marks the site of the First Home in Illinois ofAbraham Lincoln.- - 1831 - - Secondary Marker: RededicatedStephen Decatur Chapter,NSDAR1990
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VR_abraham-lincolns-first-political-speech_Decatur-IL.html
Lincoln mounted a stump by Harrell's Tavern facing this square, and defended the Illinois Whig Party candidates near this spot at age 21 in the Summer of 1830. This statue erected Oct. 12, 1968 by the Decatur and Macon County Heritage Committee.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VP_macon-countys-first-court-house_Decatur-IL.html
In which Abraham Lincoln once practiced Law stood West of this Marker.1829 - 1838Replica placed by Decatur and Macon County Heritage Committee.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71S_abraham-lincoln-eighth-judicial-district_Decatur-IL.html
Abraham Lincolntraveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District ???1847 - 1857
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