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 The First Official Endorsement of Abraham Lincoln - Fairfield, IL Posted by:  YoSam.
N 38° 22.788 W 088° 21.453
16S E 381425 N 4248828
National historians seemed to have missed this event.
Waymark Code: WM8P22
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2010
Views: 3
Marker Text: This monument erected to commemorate
the first endorsement of Abraham Lincoln
for President of the United States.
"Resolved -- that Abe Lincoln is the unanimous choice
of the Republicans of Wayne County for the Presidential
nomination at the National Convention at Chicago."
Wayne County Republican Convention.
March 3, 1860
Fairfield, ILL
| C. Sibley, Chairman
Wm. H. Robinson, Secretary | |
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Most web sites say Lincoln received his first endorsement in May 1860 Famous People |
County: Wayne County
Historical Society: Wayne County Republicans
Location: NE 3rd St. & E. Main St., courthouse lawn, Fairfield
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not listed
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