Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District McLean/Logan County Line Marker - Atlanta, IL
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adgorn
N 40° 16.910 W 089° 10.918
16T E 314508 N 4461322
The "border marker" for McLean / Logan Counties along the Eighth Judicial District Circuit route that Lincoln traveled with his fellow lawyers to conduct legal duties.
Waymark Code: WMR5Y0
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2016
Views: 7
From the Historical Marker Database site (
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"In 1977 this marker was badly damaged by vandalism. Local farmers and the 'Abraham Lincoln Chapter' of the 'D.A.R.' redesigned it -and- replaced a new "plate" without the Lincoln profile. A re-dedication ceremony was held on September 18, 1983."
So the plaque now shows just the logo of the Daughters of the American Revolution and reads:
"Abraham Lincoln
traveled this way as he rode
the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District
1847 - 1859
Erected 1922"
Here's a great website to learn more about Lincoln, his circuit riding and the monuments to it: (
visit link)
On 2500th Street west of 2300th Avenue (County Road N 500 E) - another quiet rural road location where you might stop to contemplate Abraham Lincoln and his great contributions.
I have been tracking these monuments all over central Illinois and am happy to say I have completed the circuit! :)
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