Lincoln Wayside Signs

The Looking for Lincoln Coalition, is sponsoring Wayside Signs throughout Central Illinois detailing Lincoln-related history in Central Illinois. Two wayside signs have already been put in place at the Early American Museum, and the Early American Museum is a looking for Lincoln Site.

Looking for Lincoln Signs can also soon be found in:

--Mahomet, marking the site of the Nine Gal Tavern, where Lincoln stayed

--Urbana, at the courthouse and in the business district celebrating Lincoln's career as a lawyer and also his

--St. Joseph, near the site of Kelly's Tavern


--Homer Lake, near the site of the Bloomington Road, where Lincoln traveled

--Tolono where Lincoln made his
last stop before leaving Illinois forever.

--Champaign, near the site of the Goose Pond Church, where Lincoln gave his speech in support of John C. Fremont's presidential campaign