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Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker

Honoring the Niebuhr family, influential theologians from Lincoln, Illinois, who shaped American religious thought and social justice.

A marker in Lincoln, Illinois, commemorating the Niebuhr family, renowned theologians who significantly impacted American religious thought and social justice. The family, including Reinhold and H. Richard Niebuhr, lived in Lincoln and made lasting contributions to ethics, politics, and interfaith dialogue.

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    The Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker is located at 204 7th St, Lincoln, IL 62656. From the Logan County Courthouse, walk two blocks east on Sangamon Street, then turn right onto 7th Street. The marker will be on your right, a short distance down the street. There are no costs associated with walking to the marker.

  • Driving

    The Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker is located at 204 7th St, Lincoln, IL 62656. From Interstate 55, take exit 126 for IL-10 toward Lincoln. Merge onto IL-10 E and continue for about 3 miles. Turn right onto 7th St. The Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker will be on your right. Parking: Street parking is available in the area. Check for posted signs regarding time limits. Costs: Parking fines start at $10 if not paid within 48 hours.

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The Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker in Lincoln, Illinois, honors the legacy of a family that profoundly influenced American theology and social justice. Gustav and Lydia Niebuhr moved to Lincoln in 1902, where Gustav served as pastor of St. John's Evangelical Church. Their children, Hulda, Walter, Reinhold, and H. Richard, all confirmed in Lincoln, went on to become distinguished professors of Christian studies. Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) is perhaps the most well-known, authoring the Serenity Prayer and advocating for Christian realism. He taught at Union Theological Seminary and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. H. Richard Niebuhr (1894-1962) was an authority on theological ethics and church history, teaching at Yale for 31 years. Hulda Niebuhr (1889-1959) also made her mark as a professor at Boston University and McCormick Seminary in Chicago. The marker serves as a gateway to understanding the Niebuhr family's contributions to ethics, politics, and interfaith dialogue. It invites visitors to reflect on their profound ideas and appreciate their remarkable legacy.

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