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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument, near Laramie, Wyoming. The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument sits upon a summit near Sherman Hill, which marks the highest point on Interstate 80.
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument was constructed in 1959 by an art professor at the University of Wyoming, in Laramie. Robert Russin constructed the 13 foot high bronze bust of Lincoln's head while consuming 10 tons of clay and 11 months of work. It is the largest bronze bust in the United States. The bust sits on top of a 35 foot tall granite base, which is hollow.

Interstate 80 follows the path of the first transcontinental railroad line and the old Lincoln Highway. The sculpture originally sat atop the summit of Sherman Hill, about a half mile to the west and 195 feet higher, which is the highest point of the Lincoln Highway. It was moved to its present location in 1969 when Interstate 80 opened.

Area: N/A
Elevation: 8,674 feet.
Fees: None
Hours: Open daily; 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. mid-May through October.
Visitor Center: Yes.
Facilities: Restrooms and drinking water; picnic tables; waste disposal containers. A small theater shows videos.
Directions: Located at The Summit Rest Area (Exit 323) on Interstate 80, 10 miles southeast of Laramie, Wyoming.
Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 41 14.229N; 105 26.184W.
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I-80 from the Abrahm Lincoln Memorial Monument, near Laramie, Wyoming.
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 Camping

There is no public camping at the monument.

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 Hiking
There are no hiking trails within the monument.
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 Landmarks
Within the Monument
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Abraham Lincoln Memorial
  • Henry Joy Monument
 
Near the Monument
  • Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge
  • Curt Gowdy State Park
  • Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Medicine Bow National Forest
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 Books and Resources
Wyoming Handbook  
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 Related Sites

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument
Roadtrip America site.

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument, Wyoming
Yellowecho.com site.

The Lincoln Highway
U.S. Department of Transportation site.


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