Site of Horse Theft - Cold Spring, WI
N 42° 53.620 W 088° 46.574
16T E 354971 N 4750537
Where Lincoln had his horse stolen during the Blackhawk War.
Waymark Code: WM4W5B
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2008
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Toward the end of the Blackhawk War on July 10, 1832, Abraham Lincoln was honorably discharged from the service in Cold Spring. He camped overnight in this immediate vicinity. His horse was stolen during the night, and he walked and canoed home to New Salem, Illinois, a distance of about 250 miles.
Location Type: Historic Marker
Property Type: Public
Date of Event: July 10, 1832
Location Notes:
In a public park. Open all hours.
URL for Additional Information: Not listed
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