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Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Marker Image
Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

This monument erected to commemorate
the first endorsement of Abraham Lincoln
for President of the United States.

"Resolved -- that Abe Lincoln is the unanimous choice
of the Republicans of Wayne County for the Presidential
nomination at the National Convention at Chicago."

Wayne County Republican Convention.


March 3, 1860   
Fairfield, ILL
C. Sibley, Chairman
Wm. H. Robinson, Secretary

Wayne County Republicans.

NE 3rd St. & E. Main St., courthouse lawn, Fairfield, Wayne County Illinois

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