Politics & Government
Presidents Day: Lincoln's Visit To Lower Bucks Co. Remembered
The then President-Elect addressed 1,000 people in Bristol as his train stopped while heading to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.
BRISTOL BOROUGH, PA —It's President Abraham Lincoln's birthday with the federal holiday, Presidents Day, being celebrated across the country on Monday.
Borough officials were thinking about the president on Wednesday, his birthday, and his historic visit to Bristol Borough on Feb. 21, 1861.
On that date, Lincoln was president-elect and headed on his train to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.
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Lincoln made a brief stop in Bristol Borough, addressing a crowd of more than 1,000 people.
Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe III and Borough Council in celebrating this moment in Bristol’s history and reflecting on Lincoln’s lasting impact on our nation.
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"It was a memorable moment in Bristol's history. His words and legacy continue to inspire us today," officials said. "Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!"
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