The Lincoln Depot

From this building on February 11, 1861 Abraham Lincoln departed Springfield, Illinois to assume the Presidency of the United States. After bidding farewell to a number of friends, he delivered a brief, spontaneous and moving farewell address to the crowd, estimated at 1,000, from the rear platform of the train.

Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Street and 10th Street (railroad), on the right when traveling east on Monroe Street.

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