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: WMAR0Y
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
County: Cass
Historical Society: Unknown
Dedication Date: Unknown
Location: Schmoldt Park, Beardstown, Illinois.
Website: Not listed
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