First Endorsement of Lincoln for President - Fairfield, IL
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N 38° 22.788 W 088° 21.453
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Wayne County Republican Convention.
Waymark Code: WM4PW4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2008
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Marker Erected by: Wayne County.
County of Marker: Wayne County.
Location of Marker: NE 3rd St. & E. Main St., courthouse lawn, Fairfield.

Marker Text:

This monument erected to commemorate
the first endorsement of Abraham Lincoln
for President of the United States.

"Resolved -- that Abe Lincoln is the unanimous choice
of the Republicans of Wayne County for the Presidential
nomination at the National Convention at Chicago."

Wayne County Republican Convention.


March 3, 1860   
Fairfield, ILL
C. Sibley, Chairman
Wm. H. Robinson, Secretary
Location Type: Historic Marker

Property Type: Public

Date of Event: March 3, 1860

Location Notes:
courthouse lawn, no fees

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