"The Namesake Town: A Centennial History of Lincoln, Illinois," 1953
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Artifact Overview
In 1853, residents named the new town of Lincoln, Illinois, after Abraham Lincoln. It was the only municipality named for Lincoln before he became President. Lincoln visited the area frequently, practicing law for the Eighth Judicial Circuit at the Logan County courthouse in nearby Postville. Henry Ford would later purchase the courthouse and move it to Greenfield Village.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1953
Subject Date
1853-1953
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.186.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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