Atlanta Public Library-Museum

Atlanta Public Library-Museum (HM1254)

Location: Atlanta, IL 61723 Logan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 15.62', W 89° 13.937'

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The Atlanta public library was founded in 1873 by public spirited citizens who realized the importance of books. In 1973, the museum was added for the purpose of preserving Atlanta's heritage. In 1979, this octagonal structure was listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Atlanta, founded in 1853 as Xenia, had Logan County's first bank in 1854. Abraham Lincoln traveled throughout this area and was well known by several of Atlanta's pioneer families. Lincoln attended the July 4, 1859 picnic at Turner's grove on the southeast edge of Atlanta and was presented a gold-handled cane by Sylvester Strong. In 1860, the initial "Wide-Awake" group supportive of Lincoln's presidential bid was organized in Atlanta. Lincoln's friends fired thirty-three cannon rounds when they heard the news of his nomination.
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HM NumberHM1254
Series This marker is part of the Illinois: Illinois State Historical Society series
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Year Placed1983
Placed ByFriends of Historical Atlanta, Atlanta Rotary & Lions Clubs, and the Logan County Tourism Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 4:51am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 310170 N 4459042
Decimal Degrees40.26033333, -89.23228333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 15.62', W 89° 13.937'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 15' 37.20" N, 89° 13' 56.22" W
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Area Code(s)217, 309
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 112 SW Arch St, Atlanta IL 61723, US
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