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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIU_lincoln-as-a-polished-politician_Vandalia-IL.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIP_internal-improvements_Vandalia-IL.html
In Lincoln's first campaign speech on March 9, 1832, he expressed support for internal improvements.
"Time and experience have verified to a demonstration, the public utility of internal improvements. That the poorest and most thinly populated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIN_first-elective-office_Vandalia-IL.html
On December 1, 1834 Abraham Lincoln entered the State Capitol that stood on this site. This was his first term as a state representative and the first time he held elective office. The Abraham Lincoln that began his political career on that Decemb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI5_first-protest-against-slavery_Vandalia-IL.html
At the beginning of Lincoln's second term as a state representative, several southern legislatures were concerned that the Federal Government would abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Most of the members of the Illinois Legislature shared…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI2_ebenezer-capps-store_Vandalia-IL.html
The store of Ebenezer Capps was located just north of this site at the northeast corner of Main and Fourth streets.
The location of Main street is not the same today as when Lincoln was here. Vandalia existed long before the coming of railroads…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI1_lincoln-and-the-long-nine_Vandalia-IL.html
The delegation from Sangamon County for the 1836-1837 Session of the legislature quickly became known as the "Long Nine."
The seven representatives and two senators were all six feet or taller. Five were lawyers, three were farmers, and one was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSGL_lincoln-attends-funerals_Vandalia-IL.html
On June 12, 1823, the Third General Assembly, meeting in the newly formed city of Vandalia, conveyed one and one-half acres of land to the city of Vandalia, with the proviso that the land be used as a burial ground. This is the location of that or…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSGH_robert-k-mclaughlin-and-wife-isabella_Vandalia-IL.html
Born in Virginia. State Treasurer 1819-23. Trustee of Vandalia appointed by Legislature 1821. House of Representatives 1826-28. Senate 1828-32 and 1836-38. State Bank Commissioner 1835-37. Registrar of U.S. Land Office. Isabella, niece of Shadrach…