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What US President was a postmaster for a while in New Salem Illinois?

Abraham Lincoln was the postmaster of New Salem Illinois from 1833-1836.


Who was appointed postmaster of new Salem and worked as the deputy surveyor of Sangamon county?

Abraham Lincoln was appointed postmaster of New Salem and also served as the deputy surveyor of Sangamon County. His time in New Salem was significant in shaping his early political career and public service experience. These roles helped him develop skills that would later contribute to his leadership as a U.S. president.


What job did Abraham Lincoln hold in new Salem?

He was postmaster and ran a store.


Where did Lincoln work?

He had his law office in Springfield, Illinois. Before he became a lawyer, he was a store clerk and postmaster at New Salem, Illinois.


When was Lincoln's New Salem created?

Lincoln's New Salem was created in 1828.


What job did Lincoln hold in New Salem Illinois?

In New Salem, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln worked as a store clerk at a general store owned by Denton Offutt. He later became a partner in the business, demonstrating his skills in commerce and customer service. Additionally, Lincoln took on various roles in the community, including serving as a postmaster and a surveyor, which helped him establish his reputation and connect with local residents.


Where is the New Salem Lincoln League in Petersburg Illinois located?

The address of the New Salem Lincoln League is: 15365 Lincoln League Ln, Petersburg, IL 62675-6197


When did Abraham Lincoln leave New Salem?

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What is name of Lincoln's boyhood town?

New Salem


When did Abraham Lincoln go to new Salem Virgina?

Historical evidence suggests he moved there somewhere around 1831


When Lincoln was 22 what town did he move to?

New Salem, Illinois.


What year did Abraham Lincoln become a member of the House of Representatives?

In 1832 Lincoln decided to run for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives as a member of the Whig Party. He was defeated. In fact, Abraham Lincoln lost more elections than he ever won, but he showed great persistence in overcoming the obstacles that belabored him and never gave up. Soon thereafter he was appointed New Salem's postmaster. In 1834 Lincoln again ran for state office, and this time he won the election. Abraham Lincoln served in the Illinois State Legislature (1834-42) and the United States House of Representatives (1847-49).