The First Public and Official Endorsement of Abraham Lincoln - Mansfield, OH
N 40° 45.525 W 082° 30.918
17T E 372095 N 4513080
One of many monuments and memorials scattered throughout the Main Street Park areas there is this monument, recognizing its place as he First and Official Endorsement of Abraham Lincoln as candidate for U.S. President.
Waymark Code: WM2HVN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2007
Views: 35
The plaque reads:
The First Public and Official Endorsement of Abraham Lincoln as a candidate for President of the United States was given him in Mansfield at a county convention held on November 5, 1858. Erected by the Richland County Lincoln Assosciation.
The monument appears to be made out of copper, like the pennies, and has a profile of Lincoln at the top.
Location Type: Historic Marker
Property Type: Public
Date of Event: Nov. 5, 1858
Location Notes:
Open during park hours which are 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
URL for Additional Information: Not listed
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