On The Campaign Trail

Historical marker location:

1044 Marion Street (a.k.a. Jemima Road), Clinton, Illinois

( Marker is on Marion Street (a.k.a. Jemima Road) east of North Cain Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2008

Looking for Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, one of the most famous presidents in U.S. history, spent much of his early political career in Illinois. He served in the Illinois state legislature and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois in 1846.