Groveland Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stephen Arnold Douglas
1813-1861
Stephen Arnold Douglas, one of the most distinguished statesmen of his day, was a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, Member of the House of Representatives, and United States Senator. Although a political rival of Lincoln, he supported the Union at the outbreak of the Civil War, and contributed greatly to the solidarity of the North. This tomb stands in Oakenwald, Douglas's former estate.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 49.88′ N, 87° 36.51′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Groveland Park. Marker is at the intersection of East 35th Street and South Lake Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 35th Street. Located at the Douglas Tomb State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 636 E 35th St, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen A. Douglas: The Chicago Years (a few steps from this marker); Stephen A. Douglas: Douglas and Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Stephen A. Douglas: The Douglas Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Migration Centennial, 1916-2016 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen A. Douglas Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Douglas (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ida B. Wells-Barnett (approx. 0.3 miles away); Supreme Life Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . .
1. Stephen A. Douglas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Stephen A. Douglas Tomb. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 23, 2018. 2. submitted on July 24, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 23, 2018. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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