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Why Watermelons?
Lincoln, Illinois is the only town named for and by Abraham
Lincoln prior to his presidency. Having assisted with the platting of the town,
Lincoln was asked to participate in a ceremony that gave the town its name. On
Aug. 27, 1853, Lincoln chose a ripe melon from a wagon near the
christening site, broke it open, and squeezed the juice on the grounds as he
christened the town LINCOLN, ILLINOIS.
The "Mobile Melon" (above) serves as the
Chamber's traveling billboard,
promoting and marketing the Chamber and the Community.
Click here here the full story.
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