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Lincoln in Polo

123 North Franklin, Polo, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 59' 14.039988", -89° 34' 39.479988"
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Abraham Lincoln was a guest in this house, August 15-17, 1856. His host was Zenas Aplington, founder of Polo. On Saturday, August 16, John D. Campbell and James W. Carpenter, who were law partners in Polo, joined Lincoln and Aplington in a drive by a carriage to Oregon, Ogle County Seat. There Lincoln and 'Long John' Wentworth, six-term Congressman and later Mayor of Chicago, were among the several speakers at a political rally for John C. Fremont, first Republican Presidential candidate.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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