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Lincoln’s Legacy Revived in Athens | Springfield News
Sameer Somal, a 43-year-old entrepreneur and Lincoln historian, is transforming Athens, Illinois — the town where Lincoln spent more time than anywhere else — into a vibrant Lincoln legacy hub. With investors in tow, he’s igniting community pride and tourism by reviving historic properties, launching events like a “History and Hog Roast,” and pushing for new ownership structures. Once a quiet town just 14 miles from Springfield, Athens is now poised to become a living monument to Lincoln, thanks to Somal’s blend of finance expertise, deep historical passion, and vision for Main Street renewal…
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