Douglas (Bronzeville) in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Douglas Plaza
Site of Civil War Camp Douglas
— 1861-65 —
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 50.119′ N, 87° 37.059′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Douglas (Bronzeville). Memorial is on South Martin Luther King Drive, 0.2 miles south of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3232 South Martin Luther King Drive, 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. Camp Douglas (a few steps from this marker); Pilgrim Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unity Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); The Boulevard System (approx. ¼ mile away); Sunset Cafe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Supreme Life Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victory, World War I Black Soldiers’ Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chicago Defender Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
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