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Lincoln Trail State Memorial — Attraction in Illinois

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Lincoln Trail State Memorial
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The Lincoln Trail State Memorial is a sculpture group designed in 1937 by Nellie Verne Walker and erected in 1938 to commemorate the first entrance of Abraham Lincoln, then a destitute 21-year-old frontiersman, into Illinois.
Nearby attractions
Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Vincennes, IN 47591
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
George Rogers Clark Memorial
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center
425 S 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Proto-Cathedral
205 Church St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Vincennes Parks & Recreation
201 Vigo St, Vincennes, IN 47591
The Grand Bankquet Hall
302 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
The French Commons
Vincennes, IN 47591
Old Town Players Inc
432 Broadway St, Vincennes, IN 47591
William Henry Harrison's Grouseland
3 W Scott St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Nearby restaurants
Madd Maxx's Pizza & Pub
Allison Township, IL 62439
Hank’s Skyline Inn
20304 IL-33 east, Lawrenceville, IL 62439, United States
Dot's
101 Busseron St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Procopio's Pizza & Pasta
127 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
I'mpressed Coffee Company
205 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Jenna's Bakehouse
213 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
The Hangar Bar & Slots
20272 IL-33, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Harmony Society
111 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Vincennes Pub 'N' Grub
15 S 4th St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Pea-Fections
323 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Nearby local services
Vincennes Historic Farmers Market
102 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Vincennes Best Barbershop & Shave Parlor
16 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Fords The Art Of Photography
2009 Hart St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Faith Store
224 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Abattoir: A Haunted Attraction
321 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Charlie's Caramel & Candy Shop
427 N 2nd St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Wild Rose Bridal Vincennes
324 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Pearl & Chrome Home Interiors
309 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Record Cellar Audio Video
427 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Bauer Jewelers & Gemologists
330 Main St, Vincennes, IN 47591
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Lincoln Trail State Memorial

Lawrenceville, IL 62439, United States
4.3(47)
Open 24 hours
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The Lincoln Trail State Memorial is a sculpture group designed in 1937 by Nellie Verne Walker and erected in 1938 to commemorate the first entrance of Abraham Lincoln, then a destitute 21-year-old frontiersman, into Illinois.

Cultural
Scenic
Outdoor
Pet friendly
Off the beaten path
attractions: Lincoln Memorial Bridge, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, George Rogers Clark Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center, Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Proto-Cathedral, Vincennes Parks & Recreation, The Grand Bankquet Hall, The French Commons, Old Town Players Inc, William Henry Harrison's Grouseland, restaurants: Madd Maxx's Pizza & Pub, Hank’s Skyline Inn, Dot's, Procopio's Pizza & Pasta, I'mpressed Coffee Company, Jenna's Bakehouse, The Hangar Bar & Slots, Harmony Society, Vincennes Pub 'N' Grub, Pea-Fections, local businesses: Vincennes Historic Farmers Market, Vincennes Best Barbershop & Shave Parlor, Fords The Art Of Photography, Faith Store, Abattoir: A Haunted Attraction, Charlie's Caramel & Candy Shop, Wild Rose Bridal Vincennes, Pearl & Chrome Home Interiors, Record Cellar Audio Video, Bauer Jewelers & Gemologists
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Live events

Princess Academy (ages 4-9)
Princess Academy (ages 4-9)
Sat, Feb 21 • 9:00 AM
1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes, IN, United States, Indiana 47591
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Rockin’ for Kids: Rockin’ Through the Decades
Rockin’ for Kids: Rockin’ Through the Decades
Sat, Feb 21 • 4:30 PM
Adams Coliseum, 620 Buntin St, Vincennes, IN 47591, United States
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Welcome Mat Painting III
Welcome Mat Painting III
Sun, Feb 22 • 12:00 PM
3500 N Lower Fort Knox Rd., Vincennes, IN, United States, Indiana 47591
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Nearby attractions of Lincoln Trail State Memorial

Lincoln Memorial Bridge

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark Memorial

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center

Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Proto-Cathedral

Vincennes Parks & Recreation

The Grand Bankquet Hall

The French Commons

Old Town Players Inc

William Henry Harrison's Grouseland

Lincoln Memorial Bridge

Lincoln Memorial Bridge

4.8

(15)

Open 24 hours
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

4.7

(728)

Closed
Click for details
George Rogers Clark Memorial

George Rogers Clark Memorial

4.8

(71)

Closed
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Visitor Center

4.8

(57)

Closed
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Lincoln Trail State Memorial

Madd Maxx's Pizza & Pub

Hank’s Skyline Inn

Dot's

Procopio's Pizza & Pasta

I'mpressed Coffee Company

Jenna's Bakehouse

The Hangar Bar & Slots

Harmony Society

Vincennes Pub 'N' Grub

Pea-Fections

Madd Maxx's Pizza & Pub

Madd Maxx's Pizza & Pub

4.3

(40)

$

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Hank’s Skyline Inn

Hank’s Skyline Inn

4.2

(50)

$$$$

Open until 1:30 AM
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Dot's

Dot's

4.6

(96)

$

Closed
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Procopio's Pizza & Pasta

Procopio's Pizza & Pasta

4.5

(457)

$

Closed
Click for details

Nearby local services of Lincoln Trail State Memorial

Vincennes Historic Farmers Market

Vincennes Best Barbershop & Shave Parlor

Fords The Art Of Photography

Faith Store

Abattoir: A Haunted Attraction

Charlie's Caramel & Candy Shop

Wild Rose Bridal Vincennes

Pearl & Chrome Home Interiors

Record Cellar Audio Video

Bauer Jewelers & Gemologists

Vincennes Historic Farmers Market

Vincennes Historic Farmers Market

4.7

(100)

Click for details
Vincennes Best Barbershop & Shave Parlor

Vincennes Best Barbershop & Shave Parlor

4.4

(85)

Click for details
Fords The Art Of Photography

Fords The Art Of Photography

3.1

(17)

Click for details
Faith Store

Faith Store

4.8

(15)

Click for details
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Sandy HendrixSandy Hendrix
Really cool monument to a great man. You should see it soon before the crazy wokes decide he was racist too and tear it down.
Mike FerrisMike Ferris
While the adults in our party loved this area, the kids were bored very quickly and ready to move on.
DionysiusDionysius
A great monument to a young Abraham Lincoln and his family. Not well-known monument.
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Really cool monument to a great man. You should see it soon before the crazy wokes decide he was racist too and tear it down.
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A great monument to a young Abraham Lincoln and his family. Not well-known monument.
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Reviews of Lincoln Trail State Memorial

4.3
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4.0
3y

I've lived in this area for fifteen years and I have never stopped here to vidt this memorial. I'm glad I did today. This is a well thought out and digned memorial commemorating Lincoln's travel through this area.

If you get a chance grab your lunch and stop here to view the memorial and enjoy your lunch and reflect on the words inscribed on...

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3.0
7y

The trail is pretty clear. It runs right along side the Wabash river, and today the water was up pretty high. There is risk of flash floods at the moment. Nonetheless it is a good place to get mountain bikes off rode with a kid for the first time. We aren't riding real treacherous yet, but we're...

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5.0
2y

This is a neat little stop off right at the state line. The view of the river from here is beautiful. There is a statue in tribute of President Lincoln as his family crossed the state line at...

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