About this property
Lincoln is a city in and the county seat of Logan County, Illinois, United States. First settled in the 1830s, it is the only town in the U.S. that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president; as a lawyer, he pled cases in courtrooms there from 1847 to 1859. Lincoln is home to two prisons.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96000854. It was listed on July 31, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Lincoln Building listed on the National Register?
Lincoln Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Lincoln Building?
Lincoln Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lincoln Building?
The period of significance for Lincoln Building is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Lincoln Building?
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