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• Hillsboro Illinois Abe Lincoln Statue Project John McClarey, award-winning sculptor and historian, says the Hillsboro statue will showcase Lincoln’s wide interest in entertainment and theater, an aspect of Lincoln’s character not seen in other public works. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Mr. Lincoln Returns To Hillsboro Soon Jeff Adams proprietor of the inBronze Studio Gallery and Foundry at Mt Morris with the rough bronze casting of Lincolns head and shoulders. After each piece is sanded and polished the separate parts are welded together and the seams erased. Chemicals are then applied to the metal to achieve the desired coloration or patina. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Lincoln's History In Hillsboro: 'Among Friends' Area residents and Old Settlers visitors have the rare opportunity this weekend to see a locally written and produced play about Abraham Lincolns ties to Hillsboro and Montgomery County. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Welcome Back, Mr. Lincoln Hillsboro Illinois Abe was the star but the spotlight was on Hillsboros achievement for the unveiling of the new statue of Americas 16th President. An overflow crowd attended Saturday evenings dedication of Among Friends a life-size bronze sculpture of Lincoln on the downtown plaza. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Hillsboro Illinois Lincoln Statue Nears Completion Life size, Abraham Lincoln is an imposing fellow, but a slight smile and hint of amusement in his eyes suggest that he is glad to be back among friends. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Abraham Lincoln - A Tall Gaunt Man Abraham Lincoln frequently stopped in Hillsboro and vicinity. The old Seward farm, on State 127 south of Butler, was a combination inn and stage stand where travelers refreshed themselves and stage drivers replaced tired horses with fresh ones for the stage run. history.montgomeryco.com Read More

• Hillsboro Illinois Lincoln Statue Donors A list of people who donated money for the Abraham Lincoln Statue in Hillsboro Illinois. history.montgomeryco.com Read More