Federalized and rebuilt in 1940 as a Selective Service Reception Center and Army Medical Corps Replacement Center. Buildings dismantled in 1921 and the site transferred to the state in 1924, used for National Guard training and a C.C.C. The Lincoln Monument (1930) is the only statue of Lincoln depicting him in military garb.Ī National Army cantonment training encampment for the 86th Division, later becoming an infantry replacement and demobilization center. During that conflict Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Zachary Taylor met each other here for the first time. Abraham Lincoln served here as a captain during the Black Hawk War. Located at President's Park on the north side of the river along North Galena Ave. The "Old Settlers' Cabin" was moved to the site in 1967, operated by the Lee County Historical Society. Used as General Henry Atkinson's headquarters for most of the war. Greater Chicago Area - page 2 | Southern Illinois - page 3 Last Update: 05/JANUARY/2013Ĭompiled by Pete Payette - ©2013 American Forts NetworkĪ state militia earthwork with two blockhouses located at John Dixon's Tavern and Ferry on the Rock River.
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