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Great Western Railroad Depot
This depot, built in 1852, was the site of Abraham Lincoln's famous farewell address upon leaving Springfield on February 11, 1861, to assume the presidency of the United States.
Marker is at the intersection of E. Monroe Street and 10th Street ...
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Great Western Depot
Throngs give big sendoff to Lincoln Monday morning
February 11, 1861 dawned dismal and gray. A chilling drizzle soakedthe dirt roads of the capital. At 7:30 A.M., a carriage pulled up here in front of the depot, and President-elect Lincoln climbed ...
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