Grave Of Sarah Hanks Varnell

Abraham Lincoln’s aunt was buried in Ogden County cemetary in 1876 after living a long life in Edgar County.

Getting There & Details

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Address
State Rt. 1 south about 5 mi.
Phone
217-275-3413
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