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Lincoln tale at New Salem and Old Salem history
In a portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s youth, the article surveys New Salem and Old Salem near Petersburg, detailing the log cabins, cooper shop, and tavern sites linked to his early years. It notes restoration plans, the role of Old Salem in shaping Lincoln’s character, and the preservation of landmarks tied to his emergence as a statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Grant
Taan
Ealla
Je Ann
Abraham Lincoln
Sungaon
Menard
Wiinala
Queiraying Osce
New Ralen
Lincoln
Bullutic
Maguols Department of Public Works
Leng
Twenkytwo
Old
Satena
Bundead Vitalitants
Tore
Laverna
Duliinliy
Lipeein
Old Salem
Metersburg
Onstoll Cooper Shop
Shakespeare
Borns
Old Satem
Salem
Hrairia
Woodland
Springfield
Abraham
Neuin
Armatrong-Lincoln
Siitch
Elore
Williat Berry
Meury Oussett Cooper Shop
New Salen
Villagate
Salem Tae Mke
Ulnota
Batean
Marlan
Lowa
Duztoy Tneoin
New Balen
Seine
Clemore
Maine
Albert J. Herertiid
Lencaln
Thore Logant
Otliven
Winegli
New
Helmand
Beveridge
Ann Tippenrd
Sulecy
Siiel
McNamar
Gehen
Stv
Tove
Tay
Tnt
Beak McNamar
McNemne
Efnoalh
Merchant Aid
Kilowink Lineal
Aig
SteMawar
MeNtel
New Satem
New York
Nail
McNamonn
Btn
Ann
Mutlenge
Gossin Maita
Ume
Imarry
Coalittonnt
Neweyer
Fasorty Ann
McNamart
David
Mprey
Netinae Agaly
Ken Bho
Ynethne Mourapher
Lincoln Ag
Hanylastton
Petace Lisheen
Tor
Ira
Ann Tomealge
Woonthia
Miler McNamar Euro
Monte