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 This statue, titled “Lincoln Rallies The People,” commemorates
the speech delivered by Mr. Lincoln on October 16, 1858 on the lawn
of the Logan County Courthouse. This speech was delivered during his
campaign for the U.S Senate on the day following the final
Lincoln-Douglas debate in Alton. It attracted approximately 5,000
citizens from all parts of Logan County and beyond and was widely
covered in the press. This speech was an important event in the
national political career of Abraham Lincoln and was also an
important part of the history of Logan County and Central Illinois.
This statue is a life-size bronze work designed by noted Illinois
sculptor David Seagraves and cast by the In-Bronze Foundry in Mt.
Morris, Illinois. The completion of this statue is the result of the
contributions of many generous donors and various fundraising events
conducted by the Committee, including the sale of thirty numbered,
bronze replica statues.
This statue is scheduled to be delivered to the Logan County
Courthouse lawn on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 1:00p.m.. The
dedication program for the statue will occur on Saturday, May 16,
2015 at 1:00p.m. and will feature, as a keynote speaker, Mr. Guy
Fraker of Bloomington. Mr. Fraker is a well-known Illinois and
Abraham Lincoln historian.
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The Abraham Lincoln Statue Committee of Logan County welcomes all who would like
to witness the arrival of the statue on the courthouse lawn on April 27. Also,
the Committee would especially like to extend an invitation to the press and to
the public to attend the dedication ceremony on May 16 at 1:00 p.m., as this
will represent an important part in telling the story of Abraham Lincoln in
Logan County and in Illinois to residents and travelers alike, today and in
future generations.
[Chuck Conzo]
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