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Abraham Lincoln statue linked to Mount Rushmore was destroyed, Louisiana cops say

The statue of Abraham Lincoln by Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum was cut up to be sold for its silver content, ...

Sheriff: 3 arrested in $166K Abraham Lincoln statue theft from Houmas House

During the investigation, detectives discovered the suspects had cut the statue into pieces and sold parts at a pawn shop and a gold and silver shop in Metairie.
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Lafourche man among those arrested in $166K Lincoln statue heist from Houmas House

Upon arrival, detectives located a broken window where the suspects forced entry and stole a statue of Abraham Lincoln made ...
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Houmas House heist: 64-pound Abe Lincoln statue worth nearly six figures vanishes

The owner of Houmas House, a 250-year-old mansion in Ascension Parish, says his 64-pound statue of Abraham Lincoln vanished ...

Solid silver Abraham Lincoln statue stolen from historic Louisiana plantation, sheriff reports

A rare 64-pound solid silver Abraham Lincoln statue created by Mount Rushmore sculptor Gustav Borglum was stolen from Houmas ...

Which U.S. State is Known as the 'Land of Lincoln'?

Illinois is known as the 'Land of Lincoln' because of Abraham Lincoln’s profound connection and political career there.

Help at the Abraham Lincoln museum: Volunteer orientation Sept. 10

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is seeking volunteers. An orientation session for potential new ...

Move over National Mall, DC’s Shaw neighborhood now has a Lincoln statue of its own

The newest presidential statue in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood is unlike most depictions of Lincoln in marble or on canvas, ...