Michael J. Noyes House - Pittsfield, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 39° 36.396 W 090° 47.844
15S E 689096 N 4386412
According to Noyes family history Lincoln gave a speech in their front yard, under the tree.
Waymark Code: WM4YKW
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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Marker Erected by: Abe Lincoln's Pike County.
County of Marker: Pike County.
Location of Marker: 629 E. Washington St., Pittsfield.

Marker Text:

Michael J. Noyes House
Lincoln spoke Here
built 1841-1846
Michael Noyes was a native of New Hampshire and settled in Pittsfield in 1841, after having spent years in Pike County, Mo. He was the founder and editor of Pike County's first newspaper in 1841. "The Sucker and Farmer's Record." He was the first master of Pittsfield Lodge No. 56 AFAM when it was organized in 1848. Noyes family history says Lincoln gave a speech on the front lawn on one occasion.

Location Type: Historic Marker

Property Type: Private

Date of Event: probably 1858

Location Notes:
Marker on city street between sidewalk and driveway, so accessible. House is private residence and not open to visits.

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