The man who ran the school during Abraham Lincoln's time in New Salem is getting an honor in Kentucky.
A historical marker commemorating the life of an early 19th century educator who was a longtime friend of Abraham Lincoln will be unveiled next week in Greensburg, KY.
The Kentucky Historical Society says the marker is in honor of William Mentor Graham, who was born in Green County and taught at Greensburg Academy before moving to Illinois. There he taught Lincoln arithmetic and grammar, and Lincoln lived with Graham for six months in 1833.
The ceremony is at 1 p.m. CDT Oct. 24 at 101 S. Second St. in Greensburg.
