Lincoln Monument

This memorial commemorates Lincoln’s 1832 service in the Black Hawk War and consists of a full-length bronze figure of Lincoln as a 23-year old captain. This is the only statue ever made which depicts Abraham Lincoln as a young soldier. The statue was done by Leonard Crunelle. Dedicated in 1930, the statue sits on ground which was named Fort Dixon during the war.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily: dawn to dusk
Address
Hennepin and Lincoln Sts.
Phone
217-785-1584
Map
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