Looking for Lincoln in Macomb

Located in western Illinois’ Unforgettable Forgottonia, the community of Macomb and its surrounding area has several significant connections to the country’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Through the Looking For Lincoln offices in Springfield, IL and the U.S. National Parks Service, Macomb has been designated an Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and now offers this unique Adventure that will guide you to 10 significant Lincoln sites directly related to Abraham Lincoln throughout Macomb and McDonough County, emphasizing his unique connection to the Unforgettable Forgottonia community. We've also included a couple of fun local stops to enhance this unforgetABEle Adventure. Keep an eye out for the individual markers designate every one of the 10 Macomb Looking For Lincoln stops, featuring in-depth history, photos, and videos of "Abe Lincoln” giving “first hand” descriptions of the sites. What are you waiting for? Start now and explore Unforgettable Forgottonia’s 'Looking for Lincoln' app-guided tour! Please note that the majority of this Adventure is walkable, but the last three stops are each a ten-minute drive to commute to. If you like this Adventure, stay tuned for the Macomb-Opoly Adventure coming in May 2024!