Abraham Lincoln 1841 - 1861 - Danville, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 40° 07.502 W 087° 37.772
16T E 446361 N 4441824
Bronze plate marker, with bust and sketch of old courthouse, commemorating Lincoln on exterior of current courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM8Z78
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Stunod
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Inscription:

"Lincoln attended court in the building that stood on this spot from 1841 until elected President. He was involved in more than 200 legal procedures in Vermilion County."

There are many other interesting Lincoln-related and other category waymarks in Danville.
County: Vermilion

Historical Society: Vermilion County Museum Society

Dedication Date: 2005

Location: on Main Street near Vermilion Street on SW corner of courthouse

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