Honest Abe's Is A Hidden Gem In Starved Rock Country

It's no secret that Starved Rock Country loves its Lincoln legacy. From his historic debate with Stephen Douglas in Ottawa's Washington Square, to his instrumental role in laying the groundwork for the Illinois & Michigan Canal, President Abraham Lincoln undoubtedly left an enormous impact on the region.  Since 2011, Honest Abe's Tap House and Grill, in Morris, has been paying loving tribute to the great emancipator, through their name, decor and legendary menu items. Owner Aren Hansen said naming his restaurant after the famed president was a natural fit. "The area has some important connections to Lincoln, and I've always been a student of his work. I even wrote my senior paper about him, back in high school. When I opened up my own place, it just made perfect sense for it to be Lincoln-themed," said Hansen.