Lincoln, Illinois -
Lincoln Watermelon Monument
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Obscure monument commemorates a visit by then-lawyer Abe Lincoln, who christened his namesake town with watermelon juice.
- Address:
- 101 N. Chicago St., Lincoln, IL
- Directions:
- I-55 exit 126 onto Hwy 10, right at 2nd light, left at next light onto 5th St. This bends to the left and changes to Logan - stay on it. Make quick right onto Broadway. Monument is in front of McCarty's at the Depot restaurant at the railroad tracks, corner of Broadway and Chicago Sts.
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Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Obscure monument commemorates a visit by then-lawyer Abe Lincoln, who christened his namesake town with watermelon juice. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Obscure monument commemorates a visit by then-lawyer Abe Lincoln, who christened his namesake town with watermelon juice. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Loopy Lincoln Landmark: The startling connection between Lincoln and watermelons is made. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Loopy Lincoln Landmark: The startling connection between Lincoln and watermelons is made. Roadsideamerica.com Report...
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