Lincoln Elected Captain of His Company, Beardstown, Illinois.
N 40° 01.278 W 090° 25.721
15T E 719431 N 4433288
Lincoln's short military career began here, during the Black Hawk War.
Waymark Code: WMAR0V
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2011
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On April 24, 1832 Lincoln was elected by his men as Captain of his company, along the Illinois River, here in Beardstown, Illinois.
The company was part of the Fourth Regiment, Mounted Volunteers of General Whiteside's Brigade
Location Type: Historic Marker
Property Type: Public
Date of Event: April 24, 1832
Location Notes:
This marker is located in Schmoldt Park on the Noretwest part of Beardstown.
URL for Additional Information: Not listed
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