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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIP_internal-improvements_Vandalia-IL.html
In Lincoln's first campaign speech on March 9, 1832, he expressed support for internal improvements.
"Time and experience have verified to a demonstration, the public utility of internal improvements. That the poorest and most thinly populated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSIN_first-elective-office_Vandalia-IL.html
On December 1, 1834 Abraham Lincoln entered the State Capitol that stood on this site. This was his first term as a state representative and the first time he held elective office. The Abraham Lincoln that began his political career on that Decemb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI5_first-protest-against-slavery_Vandalia-IL.html
At the beginning of Lincoln's second term as a state representative, several southern legislatures were concerned that the Federal Government would abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. Most of the members of the Illinois Legislature shared…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI2_ebenezer-capps-store_Vandalia-IL.html
The store of Ebenezer Capps was located just north of this site at the northeast corner of Main and Fourth streets.
The location of Main street is not the same today as when Lincoln was here. Vandalia existed long before the coming of railroads…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSI1_lincoln-and-the-long-nine_Vandalia-IL.html
The delegation from Sangamon County for the 1836-1837 Session of the legislature quickly became known as the "Long Nine."
The seven representatives and two senators were all six feet or taller. Five were lawyers, three were farmers, and one was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSGL_lincoln-attends-funerals_Vandalia-IL.html
On June 12, 1823, the Third General Assembly, meeting in the newly formed city of Vandalia, conveyed one and one-half acres of land to the city of Vandalia, with the proviso that the land be used as a burial ground. This is the location of that or…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSGH_robert-k-mclaughlin-and-wife-isabella_Vandalia-IL.html
Born in Virginia. State Treasurer 1819-23. Trustee of Vandalia appointed by Legislature 1821. House of Representatives 1826-28. Senate 1828-32 and 1836-38. State Bank Commissioner 1835-37. Registrar of U.S. Land Office. Isabella, niece of Shadrach…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSGF_government-officials-buried-in-the-old-state-cemetery_Vandalia-IL.html
Half an acre of this Old State Burial Ground was laid off for state officials in 1835. Although exact location is unknown, it is thought to be in this area. In 1874 the monument and remains were moved to South Hill Cemetery. Four Representatives a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSG7_frederick-remann_Vandalia-IL.html
Born in Hanover. Member of Ernst Colony. Merchant. Paymaster in Blackhawk War 1832. Division Quarter Master in Illinois Militia - Colonel 1834. House of Representatives 1846-48.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSG6_charles-prentice_Vandalia-IL.html
Born in Pennsylvania. First store keeper in Vandalia for owner, William Kinney. House of Representatives 1828-29. Registrar of Vandalia Land Office. State Bank Commissioner 1835.