Lockport, Illinois - Young Lincoln Landed Here

Address:: 801 Commerce Street, Lockport, IL
Directions:: Park is somewhere along the canal, which runs through town between Canal Street and Commerce Street.
Admission:: Free.
Hours:: Dawn to Dusk.

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Lockport, Illinois - Young Lincoln Landed Here

Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This memorial park interprets the history of Abraham Lincoln and his I&M Canal connections. It also focuses on the history of Lockport and the Public Landing area. The prime feature of the park is a unique bronze statue of a young Lincoln. This open air museum is self-guiding. [M. Harmon, 03/14/2009]

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November 26, 2009