Historic 'Witness' Tree at Lincoln's Former Home Damaged by Storms

A historic American linden tree, which was alive when Abraham Lincoln resided at his Springfield, Illinois home before moving to the White House in 1861, has been irreparably damaged by recent storms.

13 Jun, 20:07 — 13 Jun, 20:07

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‘Witness’ Tree Outside Abraham Lincoln’s Former Home Irreparably Damaged

Storms damaged the American linden tree, which was alive when Lincoln lived at the home in Springfield, Ill. He left it in 1861 for the White House.

By Emmett Lindner

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Historic 'Witness' Tree at Lincoln's Former Home Damaged by Storms

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‘Witness’ Tree Outside Abraham Lincoln’s Former Home Irreparably Damaged

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