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Illinois historic markers are our windows to the past. They educate us, they make us curious to investigate, or they provide a nice excuse to take a break and stretch our legs while we read what happened here.

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Image for Lincoln-Thornton Debate Statue  -  Shelby County Courthouse, Shelbyville, Illinois.view gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln-Thornton Debate Statue - Shelby County Courthouse, Shelbyville, Illinois.

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One of many "Looking for Lincoln" statues and information markers in central Illinois

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2010

last visited: 7/9/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln Rode the 8th Circuit, Shelbyville, Illinois.

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This plaque is dedicated to Lincoln's Eighth Circuit Ride.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2010

last visited: 7/9/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersHistoric Landmark of Agricultural Engineering, Shelbyville, Illinois.

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Raymore McDonald develpoed the first commercial pick-up bailer.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2010

last visited: 7/9/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersAbe Lincoln, and Anthony Thornton, Debated in Shelbyville, Illinois.

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Lincoln and Thornton debated for and against slavery in our territories

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2010

last visited: 7/9/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersThe Base Line Survey

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This ISHS marker describes how land is measured and townships determined in the state of Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NoLemon

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/27/2007

last visited: 9/10/2012

Image for Toluca Coal Mine, Marshall County, Toluca, ILview gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersToluca Coal Mine, Marshall County, Toluca, IL

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A marker memorializing the Toluca coal mine along with the coal industry in general of this region in the early part of the 20th century.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960

location: Illinois

date approved: 1/18/2007

last visited: 5/11/2011

Image for Round Barns / Dairy Farm Historic District marker - University of Illinois, Urbana, ILview gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersRound Barns / Dairy Farm Historic District marker - University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

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Deep in the heart of the University's South Farms district tower the three Round Barns. Built between 1907 and 1913, the three barns anchored the 20-acre dairy demonstration farm.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/10/2011

last visited: never

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln & Photography marker - Urbana, IL

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Commemorates the day when Abe Lincoln sat for a photograph here in 1858 in Urbana, Illinois. Another of the "Looking for Lincoln" series.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/9/2011

last visited: never

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Illinois Historical MarkersUrbana's Lincoln - Urbana, IL

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A "Looking for Lincoln" series marker describing the adventures of the President-to-be in Urbana, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/9/2011

last visited: never

Image for Abraham Lincoln traveled this way - Urbana, ILview gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersAbraham Lincoln traveled this way - Urbana, IL

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Abraham Lincoln traveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District ···1847 - 1857

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2009

last visited: never

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Illinois Historical MarkersOld State Road Trail Historical Marker.

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This historical site marks the "first" Geneva, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member gladtobehere

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/3/2010

last visited: 7/25/2010

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Illinois Historical MarkersCitizenry Mourn Lincoln - Pontiac, IL

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This historical marker is located in Pontiac's Fell Park and across the street from the town's train depot.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 10/2/2011

last visited: 8/21/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersFell Leads The Way - Pontiac, IL

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This marker is located at the entrance to Fell Park at 200 North Vermillion Street in Pontiac, IL.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 10/2/2011

last visited: 8/21/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln Slept Here - Pontiac, IL

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This historical marker is located on the banks of the Vermilion River at North Mill Street in Pontiac, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 10/1/2011

last visited: 9/4/2012

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Illinois Historical MarkersRiverbank Debate - Pontiac, IL

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This historical marker is located on the banks of the Vermilion River at North Mill Street in Pontiac, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 10/1/2011

last visited: 8/21/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersRiding the Eighth - Pontiac, IL

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This marker is located on the grounds of the Livingston County Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/15/2011

last visited: 8/21/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersChief Pontiac - Pontiac, IL

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In honor of Chief Pontiac, the city of Pontiac is named after this intrepid warrior.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Farkle 7

location: Illinois

date approved: 6/30/2008

last visited: 9/4/2012

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln Wins His Case marker - Pontiac, IL

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Commemorates the case that Abraham Lincoln won here against rival attorney Stephen A. Douglas, his future Senatorial opponent. Another of the "Looking for Lincoln" series.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 10/7/2011

last visited: never

Image for Lincoln Speaks at Church - Pontiac, ILview gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln Speaks at Church - Pontiac, IL

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This historical marker is located at 209 W Livingston St, Pontiac, IL 61764 between Plum and Mill Streets.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Illinois

date approved: 8/15/2011

last visited: 6/13/2011

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Illinois Historical MarkersThe Scripps Family

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A short history of this pioneer journalists family, who lived in Rushville.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 2/26/2008

last visited: 5/31/2007

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Illinois Historical MarkersHistoric Meredosia

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History of an early river and railroad giant.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 3/13/2008

last visited: 6/20/2009

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Illinois Historical MarkersThe First Steam Railroad

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First west of the Alleghenies, that is.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/24/2010

last visited: never

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Illinois Historical MarkersSite of the Aiken Tavern

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Every place Abe slept, they placed an X.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 6/3/2010

last visited: never

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Illinois Historical MarkersAbraham Lincoln Speech

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At one time a small bust image of Lincoln was just above the text.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Illinois

date approved: 11/25/2010

last visited: never

Image for Lincoln at Kelley's Tavern marker - St. Joseph, ILview gallery

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Illinois Historical MarkersLincoln at Kelley's Tavern marker - St. Joseph, IL

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A Looking for Lincoln series marker, for one of Abraham Lincoln’s frequent stops - Joseph Kelley’s Tavern.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn

location: Illinois

date approved: 6/24/2010

last visited: never

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