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TRACE THE MITTEN

Springfield, Illinois

6/2/2020

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Abraham Lincoln was always a hero for me.  Part of it was that he spent his formative years in southern Indiana.  I remember visiting the site in Lincoln City, IN as a kid. My dad made the remark that Abe's formative years were in the Hoosier State.  
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This building is a replica of the homestead in Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana. Abe lived in this area from ages 6 to 21 and where he received his formal schooling before moving to Illinois.
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This is the memorial that I remember in Indiana and now the pictures from Illinois.
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A pretty capital building.  We expect them to have a dome don't we. I did not get inside. Luckily a nice day to be out.
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Lincoln's home in Springfield as he was in the senate and then the president.  Nicely furnished and well preserved
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The Lincoln burial site and memorial area.
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Always good luck to rub the nose. The CDC says not to touch your face.  Probably not a good time to rub his nose after everyone else also touched it.  Does rubbing the nose bring good luck.

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With all my sightseeing I decided to only travel  a little bit out of town.  What a wonderful day
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