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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMXM_potawatomi-trail-of-death_Springfield-IL.html
On Sept. 29, 1838, 800 Potawatomi Indians marched through Springfield on the forced removal from Indiana to Kansas. Although many had died and they faced severe hardship, they were encouraged by Judge Polke and Chief I-o-weh to exhibit pride, so t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM813_stephen-a-douglas_Springfield-IL.html
In this Old Capitol on April 25, 1861, Senator Douglas delivered his "Protect the Flag" speech, one of the most heroic and effective speeches in the English language. His plea helped save our Country and was the culmination of his great career.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM812_soldiers-of-the-american-revolution_Springfield-IL.html
In Memoryof theSoldiers of the American RevolutionBuried in Sangamon County? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Isaac Baker ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? Ezekiel Harrison? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Moses Broadwell ? ? ? ? ? ? John Lockridge? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? George Bryan ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Tho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7ZF_president-elect-abraham-lincoln_Springfield-IL.html
In the Old State Capitol Nearby,President-Elect Abraham Lincolnused the Governor's Office as Headquartersuntil he left for Washington.Early in the Civil War,Ulysses S. Grantalso served here as Special Military Aideto Governor Yates. During the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7YC_departure-point-of-the-donner-party_Springfield-IL.html
Lincoln Square marks the Departure Point of the Donner Party on April 15, 1846 for thier ill-fated trip to California.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7U3_abraham-lincoln-eighth-judicial-district_Springfield-IL.html
Abraham Lincolntraveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District ??? 1847 - 1857
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OC_lincolns-tomb_Springfield-IL.html
Lincoln[Also engraved in the stone around the tomb are the names or abbreviations of every state at the time of Abraham Lincoln's death]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ND_dana-thomas-house_Springfield-IL.html
State Historical SiteFrank Lloyd Wright ArchitectBuilt 1902-1904
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2NB_old-state-capitol_Springfield-IL.html
The Old State Capitol was the fifth Statehouse in Illinois history. The building served as Capitol from 1839 to 1876. Its cornerstone was laid during ceremonies held July 4, 1837. During the 1840s and 1850s the building dominated Springfield's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2J1_lincoln-herndon-law-offices_Springfield-IL.html
This portion of the Tinsley Building, a merchant block constructed in 1840-1841, is the only surviving structure in which Abraham Lincoln maintained a law office. Intended originally for commercial use, much of the building was rented for other pu…
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