Lincoln Photograph

Looking for Lincoln notes that this wayside exhibit is located in the Macomb Square on the very Courthouse lawn in which he spoke, the Looking For Lincoln Wayside Exhibit tells the story of then senate candidate Abraham Lincoln’s stays in Macomb. The story is one that illustrates a momentous discussion Lincoln had with Joseph Medill and James Magie at The Randolph House, and the significance it had on Lincoln‘s impending political career and his future in becoming President of the United States.

More information at: https://www.lookingforlincoln.org/explore/sites/101/lincoln-photograph

Looking for Lincoln notes that this wayside exhibit is located in the Macomb Square on the very Courthouse lawn in which he spoke, the Looking For Lincoln Wayside Exhibit tells the story of then senate candidate Abraham Lincoln’s stays in Macomb. The story is one that illustrates a momentous discussion Lincoln had with Joseph Medill and James Magie at The Randolph House, and the significance it had on Lincoln‘s impending political career and his future in becoming President of the United States.

Magie was the person who convinced Lincoln to get his picture taken in Macomb, as Magie was keen to own an image of Lincoln for himself. As editor of the Oquawka Plaindealer newspaper Magie was involved in state politics. He became intensely interested in Lincoln and wanted to hear Lincoln speak. 

More information at: https://www.lookingforlincoln.org/explore/sites/101/lincoln-photograph and https://www.visitforgottonia.com/james-k-magie/