Julia Sprigg House

Mrs. Sprigg, a widow, purchased this house in 1853 and used it as a residence for herself and her children until 1869.She became close friends with her neighbor, Mrs. Lincoln; Mrs. Sprigg's daughter often babysat for the younger Lincoln boys.

Marker is on 8th Street just south of Jackson Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB