Postville Courthouse Site
N 40° 08.828 W 089° 22.794
16T E 297279 N 4446803
Quick Description: Located along Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois. Go in and take the tour and enjoy the short video. It's free!
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 3/11/2007 11:23:22 PM
Waymark Code: WM1A6W
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Long Description:
From 1839 to 1848 the seat of Logan County was Postville, which
centered on the courthouse located on this site. In this structure
Abraham Lincoln, a member of the traveling bar of the Eighth
Judicial Circuit, attended twice a year.
Americana: Other Icon
Significant Interest: Museum
Milestone or Marker: Event Marker
Address of Icon:
Lincoln, Illinois
Web Site Address: Not listed
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