May 1, 2009: Lincoln Funeral Train Marker to be Dedicated May 31 at Calumet City

Calument City is celebrating Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial with the dedication of an ISHS historical marker where Lincoln's Funeral Train passed through the city. The dedication is scheduled for 1 pm on Sunday, May 31, at the corner of State and State Line Streets. A reception will follow at 760 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City.

In addition to costumes, food, museum displays and Lincoln-era entertainment, the event offers appearances by the 9th Indiana Civil War Honor Guard, Battlefield Balladeers, the TFN Band and Chorus, Boy Scout Troop 268, Essay Content Winners, and dignitaries.

Admission is free, although donations will be gladly accepted.

The historical marker is sponsored by the Calumet City Historical Society, the Illinois State Historical Society, and the City of Calumet City.

For more information, contact the Calumet City Historical Society, P O Box 1917, Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-832-9390.

Illinois State Historical Society * P.O. Box 1800, Springfield, IL 62705-1800 * 217-525-2781*Webmaster: Terri Cameron tcameron@historyillinois.org