Cruisin' the Lincoln in Illinois-- Part 1

MAY 18TH

Met the group over at Der Immigrant Dutch Windmill in Fulton, Illinois, on the  Mississippi River.  Talked awhile with Kay Shelton, Illinois Lincoln Highway Director, who put together the tour and also is president of the Lincoln Highway Association.  Two real busy hats.  The last time we saw her was at the Orange Bowl January 1st when our NIU Huskies played those pesky 'Noles.

Got our goody bags and a nice door magnet and took off. 

Went through downtown Morrison (one way going west) and then drove around Sterling looking at all those murals.  Finally found a bar which had the Blackhawk game on.  I watched the first period and then joined the rest of the group at the Monahan-Lincoln Home in town. Liz stayed at the Precinct.   Abraham Lincoln stayed there in 1856 while campaigning for John C. Fremont, the Republican candidate for president.

The people whose efforts and elbow grease preserved this home gave a couple of talks and a walk through.  See my Cooter's History Thing Blog for the account.

Rejoined Liz afterwards at the Precinct.  Unfortunately, the Hawks lost 4-1 to tie up their playoff series with the Detroit Redwings.

Then, Hurried to Catch Up With the Rest of the Folks.  --RoadDog


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