Springfield, Illinois: Lincoln Slept Here a Lot
Plaque on a rock marks the site of the former Globe Tavern, where Abe and Mary Lincoln lived for 18 months. They did more than sleep; their son Robert was born here.
- Address:
- 4 E. Adams St., Springfield, IL
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the north side of E. Adams St., midway between S. 3rd and 4th Sts.
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A plaque in downtown Springfield commemorates the Globe Tavern, where Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln once rented a room and stayed until they moved into their home. It's right in downtown, and a quick stop next to several shops, restaurants, and other Lincoln sites.
[Sara Moscato Howe, 10/24/2024]
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"On this site stood the Globe Tavern, the home of Abraham Lincoln and his wife from the time of their marriage on November 4, 1842, until May 2, 1844. Here their first child was born."