Sprigg House - Lincoln Home National Historic Site - Springfield, Illinois - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

"In 1853, this house was purchased by Julia Sprigg. During Abraham Lincoln's long absences while on the judicial circuit his wife Mary found companionship with the women of the neighborhood. It is known that Mrs. Sprigg's daughter cared for the Lincoln's sons. Mrs. Sprigg lived in the home from 1853 to 1869. It is believed that the home was built in 1851 by John B. Weber." - Lincoln Home National Historic Site website

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Lincoln Home National Historic Site Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link] Address: 507 South 8th Street Springfield, IL How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

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