Lincoln Trail State Memorial
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| This Memorial marks the location where, according to tradition, Abraham Lincoln entered Illinois with his family in early March, 1830. Sculpted by Nellie Verne Walker and dedicated in 1938, is a full-length bronze figure of Lincoln set within a sculptured limestone wall panel that depicts three adults and two children walking beside an ox-driven covered wagon, with an angel leading them to their new home. Located on west end of Lincoln Memorial Bridge, off US Route 50 to IL 33 towards Vincennes. |
