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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSNE_john-frederick-morey-m-d_Vandalia-IL.html
Dr. Morey was born in Erie Co. Penna. but moved to Illinois when a young man. He was nearly 50 yrs. old at his death and had been engaged in the practice of medicine for nearly thirty years.
He graduated from the Physio-Medical College of Ohio …
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John B. E. CanalA representative fromMadison County in theGeneral Assembly of IllinoisBorn at BaltimoreJune 24, 1809Died at VandaliaDecember 31, 1830
Benjamin A. ClarkRepresentative of theGeneral Assembly fromWayne CountyBorn Febr. 17, 1799Died…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJD_fayette-county-veterans-memorial_Vandalia-IL.html
Dedicated to all veteransof Fayette County whoserved their countryin the Armed Services ofthe United States of America
Dedicated May 30, 2002
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJC_american-legion-post-95-war-memorial_Vandalia-IL.html
This Plaque is in recognitionof all veterans(known only to God and history)of all former warsthat have laidthe path for thisgreat nation to enjoythe fruits of freedomandthe pursuit of happiness
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Wooten Harris · Henry GingerJohn Morrell · Thomas MahonJohn Diamond · Isaac MartinJoseph Evans · Benjamin ToddMichael Tedrick · James VirdenJames S. Carson · Rev. Henry WalkerJames Cheshier · Thomas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJ8_sitting-with-lincoln_Vandalia-IL.html
Young Lincoln said of his own ambitions, "...I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed by my fellow man, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem."
This representation of Lincoln in bronze at the time he served in the state leg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJ4_lincoln-travels-to-the-capital_Vandalia-IL.html
Abraham Lincoln traveled past this spot while he served as a state representative in Vandalia. This location marks the route of a road that ran from Vandalia to Springfield, Illinois. Traces of the roadway are still visible today. The roadway ran …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJ2_where-did-lincoln-stay_Vandalia-IL.html
As the Illinois State Capital, Vandalia provided many hotels to serve the needs of legislators and visitors. Vandalia had at least eleven hotels that served the needs of travelers. Whenever a session of the legislature was in progress, these hotel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIY_unorthodox-romance_Vandalia-IL.html
Not all of Lincoln's time was dedicated to noble causes like opposing slavery and championing internal improvements. In 1833, Mrs. Bennett Abell, a New Salem neighbor of Lincoln, brought her sister Mary Owens to New Salem for an extended visit. Du…
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On December 5, 1836 Abraham Lincoln attended the opening session of the Tenth Gereral Assembly in Vandalia. This session was held in a new building just recently completed by the citizens of Vandalia to serve as the State Capitol. It was located i…