[November 15, 2011]  The village of Elkhart dedicated their "Lincoln Heritage" signs and Elkhart display area yesterday. The signs are directly across from the Village Hall on Gov. Oglesby Street in historic downtown Elkhart. One sign depicts the history of Lincoln, Latham and the Kentucky House in Elkhart. The other sign depicts the connection between Lincoln and the early families of Elkhart.

The Lincoln Heritage signs are part of the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission program and were designed during the 2009 celebration of Lincoln's 200th birthday to celebrate and capture the legacy of Abraham Lincoln's involvement in Logan County.

Pictures by Mike Fak

Officials gathered to officially dedicate "Heritage Corner."

Geoff Ladd from the tourism bureau talked about the history of Elkhart.

Members of the community watch the dedication.

Wanda Lee Rohlfs from Main Street Lincoln was on hand.

Rep. Rich Brauer still will have Lincoln in his district.

This sketch shows what the large center sign will look like when completed.

Lincoln and John D. Gillett are featured on this sign.

Lincoln, Richard Latham and Stephen Douglas meet at the Kentucky House.

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