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The 16th president claimed Illinois as his home prior
to and after his election and move to the white house. Upon his
death, Lincoln was transported back to Springfield for burial. The
train that carried his body passed through his namesake town of
Lincoln Illinois and crowds gathered near the current location of
the historical society to pay their last respects to one of their
beloved sons.
Abraham Lincoln had a huge impact on our country, but also on the
town of Lincoln. It was Abraham Lincoln who helped to form the town
and christened the town Lincoln with the juice from a watermelon.
Lincoln practiced law in Logan County and prior to that was a
surveyor who mapped out the county and named it Logan after a dear
friend of his.
The LCGHS has a wealth of information on the many generations of
families that have called Logan County home, and a vast collection
of genealogical data and statistics for those in search of their
family history and roots.
But, the LCGHS also has a wealth of information about our 16th
president, and the life he lived before he was elected as our
nation’s leader.
On Monday, the Abraham Lincoln information was front
and center throughout the LCGHS center. Guests were allowed the
opportunity to see reprinted photos of the death train including a
photo of Lincoln as he lay in state before his burial.
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Members of the society were on
hand to answer questions, offer information and assist guests in
understanding the significance of Abraham Lincoln in our
community.
In addition to all the information, the society
offered refreshments for guests and were on hand to talk on other
topics or assist anyone who might be curious about their own family
lineage.
[Nila Smith] |
