From this spot - Abraham Lincoln - Rushville, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 40° 07.270 W 090° 33.777
15T E 707668 N 4444052
Boulder, next to the gazebo, marks where Lincoln spoke in Rushville.
Waymark Code: WMK6KX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
Views: 1

County of Marker: Schuyler County.
Location of Marker: Washington St., town square @ Gazebo, Rushville.

Marker Text:

From This Spot
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
addressed the people of
RUSHVILLE
October 20th, 1858.
-------
He also practiced law
in the courthouse
which formerly stood
on this spot.

County: Schuyler County

Historical Society: Rushville Woman's Club

Location: Washington St., town square @ Gazebo, Rushville

Website: [Web Link]

Dedication Date: Not listed

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