(Left marker): These building stones were preserved from the Danville Law Office of Abraham Lincoln and the Vermilion County Courthouse where he practiced law.

This kettle was used from 1824 to 1831 at the Salt Works of Major Vance. The site of this early Vermilion County industry was about 4 miles west of this spot.

(Right marker):Preserved in memory of

Robert B. "Bob" Wright, 1914 - 1988

Journalist - Historian - Humanitarian

One of the founders of the Vermilion County Museum Society

Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Street and North Gilbert Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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