Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Plaque - Denver, CO - Abraham Lincoln on Waymarking.com

"This plaque, made by the Sachs Lawlor Company, is located on the main west entrance to the capitol. In 1923, the Woman's Relief Corps of Colorado recognized President Lincoln's influential and powerful address of November 19, 1863 by dedicating this bronze plaque to the President and his Gettysburg Address. " (from (visit link) )

The text of the Gettysburg address may be found at: (visit link) .

The Colorado Territory sent more volunteers to the Union Army than any other territory. Colorado became a state in 1876. While the capitol city of Denver grew, many memorials were built throughout the central Denver area to honor the service of the Union veterans. Waymarks include: (visit link) , (visit link) , (visit link) , (visit link) (surrounded by Civil War Cannon).

Location Type: Building Property Type: Public Date of Event: 1923 Location Notes: The plaque is available from dawn to dusk. URL for Additional Information: Not listed

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