You can experience Lincoln history, right in your own community! Use the sites below to help you find historical markers that will get you outside and get you learning!
There are over 200 wayside storyboards highlighting Lincoln stories accross many communities in Illinois. Each wayside storyboard has a "rubbing medallion" where you can do a paper/crayon rubbing to document your visit. Learn about Lincoln and enjoy a historical treasure hunt at the same time!
This site will give you information about the 8th Circuit that Lincoln travelled on. Includes history and information on each 8th Circuit Marker where Lincoln tried cases.
A great collection of links that will give you photos of each marker as well as allow you to map out Lincoln markers using Google Maps.
This nine minute video (fully downloadable) is a concise video review of the 8th circuit markers.