Lincoln Memorial Bridge

Lincoln Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Wabash River with reinforced concrete construction and an open-spandrel arch design. It carries U.S. Route 50 Business between Indiana and Illinois, featuring a 22-foot-wide roadway for vehicle traffic.

The bridge marks the location where Abraham Lincoln and his family crossed the Wabash River during their migration from Indiana to Illinois in 1830. This passage became a defining moment in the region's connection to Lincoln's early life and journey west.

Granite pylons at the bridge entrances feature relief sculptures of Native American leaders Tecumseh and The Prophet, created by French artist Raoul Josset. These monuments honor the region's indigenous heritage and mark the crossing as a place of historical memory.

The bridge carries traffic on a single roadway, so expect moderate congestion during peak times, particularly for larger vehicles or heavy traffic periods. It remains open year-round and is easily accessible from U.S. Route 50 Business.

The bridge sits adjacent to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, where visitors can explore related monuments and historical sites. This proximity links Lincoln's passage to the broader context of early American history in the region.

Location: Knox County

Location: Lawrence County

Inception: September 3, 1933

Official opening: September 3, 1933

GPS coordinates: 38.68170,-87.53530

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03