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Robert Johnson's Residence, New Salem State Park, Lincoln's New Salem, Ill.
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ROBERT JOHNSON CABIN
Robert Johnson, the wheelwright and furni-
ture maker, built a log cabin, probably dur-
ing the year 1831. The Johnsons, who had
three children, were a family of modest
means. They were devout members of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church and regu-
larly attended the Rock Creek camp meetings.
Historic New Salem State Park is located
near Petersburg on Highways 97 and 123
about 17 miles northwest of Springfield, Illinois.
IRA E. OWEN, THE WAGON WHEEL INN, PETERSBURG, ILL.
