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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLH_julia-sprigg-house_Springfield-IL.html
Mrs. Sprigg, a widow, purchased this house in 1853 and used it as a residence for herself and her children until 1869.She became close friends with her neighbor, Mrs. Lincoln; Mrs. Sprigg's daughter often babysat for the younger Lincoln boys.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLG_charles-corneau-house_Springfield-IL.html
This was the residence of Lincoln's friend, Charles Corneau, a Springfield druggist. Historic records show that the Lincoln family purchased such items as "Cough Candy," "Castor Oil," and "Hair Balsam" at the Corneau and Diller drugstore. Like Lin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV2I_soldiers-of-the-war-of-1812_Springfield-IL.html
To Honor the Soldiers of the War of 1812who lie buried in Sangamon County
First Column:Roswell Abel · James Adams · William Archer · James Baker · Jacob Baker · Eli Barbre · Isaac Bates · Oliver …
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/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 …