Lockport, Illinois: Young Lincoln Landed Here
"Lincoln Landing" pays tribute to the spot where Abe once beached a flatboat. A statue of a young Lincoln adds dignity to this historic site.Lincoln Landing
- Address:
- 801 Commerce St., Lockport, IL
- Directions:
- In Lincoln Landing park along the canal, just south of the Gaylord Bldg, at the west end of W. 8th St.
- Admission:
- Free.
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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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Nearby Offbeat Places
- Lockport Powerhouse, Lockport, IL - 2 mi.
- Old Joliet Prison Park, Joliet, IL - 3 mi.
- Site of World's First Dairy Queen, Joliet, IL - 4 mi.
- In the region: Exhausted Paul Bunyan, University Park, IL - 20 mi.
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