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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.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily: dawn to dusk
- Address
- Hennepin and Lincoln Sts.
- Phone
- 217-785-1584
- Map
- Get Directions →
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