Michael J. Noyes House ~ Pittsfield, IL
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N 39° 36.396 W 090° 47.844
15S E 689096 N 4386412
First Master of Masonic Lodge #56
Waymark Code: WM9NP7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2010
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Marker Text:
Michael J. Noyes House
Lincoln spoke Here
built 1841-1846 Michael Noyes was a native of New Hampshire and settled in Pittsfield in 1841, after having spent years in Pike County, Mo. He was the founder and editor of Pike County's first newspaper in 1841. "The Sucker and Farmer's Record." He was the first master of Pittsfield Lodge No. 56 AFAM when it was organized in 1848. Noyes family history says Lincoln gave a speech on the front lawn on one occasion.
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