The story
A 40-foot covered wagon with 12-foot Abraham Lincoln statue reading a law book. Celebrates Lincoln, IL - the only town named by Lincoln himself, christened with watermelon juice in 1853. Weighs over 5 tons.
Everything that was here
- 2001–present · still open
World's Largest Covered WagonRoadside Attraction
A 40-foot covered wagon with 12-foot Abraham Lincoln statue reading a law book. Celebrates Lincoln, IL - the only town named by Lincoln himself, christened with watermelon juice in 1853. Weighs over 5 tons.
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Connected places
Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center
Litchfield, IL
Connected history
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
Lincoln, IL
Abraham Lincoln connection
Livingston County Courthouse
Pontiac, IL
Abraham Lincoln connection
Funks Grove Country Store
Shirley, IL
Abraham Lincoln connection
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Nearby history
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
914 5th St · 594 m away
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The Tropics Restaurant
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The Tropics Restaurant and Lounge
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