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Lincoln's Mahomet
1401-1483 U.S. 150 Mahomet, IL 61853

Located on a bluff near the site of the Ohio Tavern, where Lincoln stayed when passing through, this two sided wayside offers details of Lincoln’s relationship with B.F. Harris and Mahomet (once Middletown’s) early residents
Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits tell the stories of Lincoln’s life and times in Illinois. Each wayside exhibit tells a unique Lincoln story and a local story. Many of the waysides share little known stories about Lincoln and the individuals he interacted with. There are over 260 Looking for Lincoln waysides in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

Lincoln's Pike County
N. Madison St & Washington Street Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

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Lincoln's Promoter
Washington Park on SW Corner of 5th & Hampshire Quincy, Illinois 62301


Lincoln wrote to Quincyan Abraham Jonas that “You are one of my most valued friends.” Learn about Jonas’ ties to Lincoln and his numerous efforts as a Lincoln supporter, including making arrangements for the Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Quincy and filling Chicago’s Wigwam hall with Lincoln supporters so that Lincoln secured the Republican nomination for President.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf

Lincoln's Quincy
Washington Park on Hampshire between N. 4th & N. 5th Quincy, Illinois 62301

Quincy was located in the wilderness of western Illinois but became the third largest city in Illinois during the Lincoln era. What role did the Military Tract play in bringing men who became Lincoln friends to Quincy? Learn why the community grew and how it became the Union army’s gateway to the South during the Civil War.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf

Lincoln's Real Estate
NE Corner of Jefferson and McLean Streets Bloomington, Illinois 61701


Lincoln not only spent a considerable amount of time in Bloomington pursuing legal and political matters, He also owned property here. Lincoln owned two lots on the Northwest corner of McLean and Jefferson streets and they remained vacant while under his name. Not long after he sold them, an upper middle class house was built on the site. That house is gone and today, Lincoln's two Bloomington lots serve as parking for State Farm insurance.

Lincoln's Reception
102 S. Congress St. Rushville, Illinois 62681

Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits tell the stories of Lincoln’s life and times in Illinois. Each wayside exhibit tells a unique Lincoln story and a local story. Many of the waysides share little known stories about Lincoln and the individuals he interacted with. There are over 260 Looking for Lincoln waysides in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

Lincoln's Springfield
1 S. Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, Illinois 62701


View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.

Lincoln's Taylorville
108 W. Market St. Taylorville, Illinois 62568

Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits tell the stories of Lincoln’s life and times in Illinois. Each wayside exhibit tells a unique Lincoln story and a local story. Many of the waysides share little known stories about Lincoln and the individuals he interacted with. There are over 260 Looking for Lincoln waysides in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Washington Park, N. 5th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301


At the site of this historic event learn about the importance of the sixth debate on October 13, 1858, and about the two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. Also, find out about how Lincoln and Douglas campaigned before thousands of enthusiastic supporters, and learn about the appearance of the Square at the time of the debate.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf

Lincoln-Era Fire Companies
623 E. Adams Street Springfield, Illinois 62701


View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.
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