Did you know…. Surveying facts …..President Abraham Lincoln was a professional surveyor. His career as a surveyor lasted only a few years. His projects included government surveys, road surveys, town lots, and private surveys. Financially, there were difficulties and at one point his equipment was sold at auction to satisfy a debt. A farmer named John Short bought the items for $120 and returned them to Lincoln. The instruments passed through several owners and are now on display at Lincolns New Salem State Historic Site. Did you know that three of the four presidents immortalized on Mt. Rushmore were surveyors?! Its true! George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln were all professional land surveyors. More insights on surveying will be coming..Have a great morning!
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 08:30:19 +0000
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