Lincoln, Illinois: Honest Abe Courthouse
In 1843 Abraham Lincoln was said to have earned his "Honest Abe" nickname as a lawyer when he refused to continue representing a deceitful client in this court. Historical marker and information sign out front.
Postville Courthouse
- Address:
- 914 5th St., Lincoln, IL
- Directions:
- Postville Courthouse. Downtown. On the north side of US-55 BUS/5th St., between S. Monroe and S. Madison Sts.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 12-4 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Donations welcome.
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Abraham Lincoln practiced law at this courthouse twice a year for 25 years and supposedly earned the moniker "Honest Abe" during a trial in 1843. The town was named Postville until it was rechristened Lincoln in 1865.
[Kimberly, 03/21/2022]
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