Lincoln Spoke Here
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Abraham Lincoln led the parade from Shawneetown, IL in 1840.
Waymark Code: WM44E0
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
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Lincoln Spoke Here
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Abraham Lincoln's only political speech in his native state, here, in 1840, at age 31. An elector from Illinois, he campaigned for the Whig Presidental candidate William Henry Harrison. From Shawneetown, across the river, Lincoln led parade. Young ladies rode on floats drawn by white horses. Cannon for salute, burst upon firing. Its breech is at Kentucky Historical Society.
Marker Name: Lincoln Spoke Here
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1329
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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