Abraham Lincoln Delivered an Impromptu Address marker - Danville, IL
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N 40° 07.651 W 087° 38.147
16T E 445830 N 4442104
Quick Description: While on his senatorial campaign in September,1858, Lincoln stepped through a window onto a balcony at the home of his longtime friend, William E. Fithian. Standing in his stocking feet, he proceeded to give a speech to the residents of Danville.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2009 9:21:14 AM
Waymark Code: WM7PY0
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Long Description:Inscription:
Abraham Lincoln
delivered an impromptu address
from the balcony of this house
while a guest here in 1858
Placed by
Governor Bradford Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1926
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From 1841 to 1859, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in Danville. In
1852, he established a local law firm with Ward Hill Lamon.
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