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Lincoln in Sterling

607 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 47' 24.479988", -89° 41' 12.66"
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On July 18, 1856, Abraham Lincoln spent the night in this house as the guest of William Manaham. Lincoln had been invited by Robert Lange Wilson to address a John C. Fremont rally in Sterling. Wilson was a member of the famous Long Nine of the Ilinois legislature during the 1830's.

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