Abraham Lincoln Delivered an Impromptu Address marker - Danville, IL
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N 40° 07.651 W 087° 38.147
16T E 445830 N 4442103
While on his senatorial campaign in September,1858, Lincoln stepped through a window onto a balcony at the home of his longtime friend, William E. Fithian. Standing in his stocking feet, he proceeded to give a speech to the residents of Danville.
Waymark Code: WM7PXZ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Stunod
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Abraham Lincoln
delivered an impromptu address
from the balcony of this house
while a guest here in 1858

Placed by
Governor Bradford Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1926

Fromhttp://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=4722
From 1841 to 1859, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in Danville. In 1852, he established a local law firm with Ward Hill Lamon.
Location Type: Historic Marker

Property Type: Public

Date of Event: September, 1858

Location Notes:
At the intersection of North Gilbert Street and Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north on North Gilbert Street.

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