LIHO Wayside: Politics in the Neighborhood

The Politics in the Neighborhood Wayside is located on the west side of the replica wagon on 8th St

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Quick Facts

Location:

Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 8th Street (South)

Amenities

3 listed

Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Lincoln's political influence was not only reflected in his speeches and in political spaces such as the Illinois Old State Capitol, but also in the neighborhood itself! Lincoln became quite the celebrity in town as presidential candidate and then president-elect. Learn about political celebrations and events in the neighborhood on this wayside, located on a replica Lincoln political campagin wagon!

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