Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Stephen A. Douglas Speech

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

1. Stephen A. Douglas Speech Marker

Inscription. On this site during the senatorial campaign of 1858 Stephen A. Douglas spoke to a Democratic political rally in a circus tent on September 4th. Douglas' opponent for the Senate seat, Abraham Lincoln, was on the train from Bloomington to Springfield and stopped to hear the speech.

Erected 1964 by The Lincoln Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Illinois State Historical Society, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1858.

Location. 40° 8.761′ N, 89° 22.063′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Illinois, in Logan County. Marker is on Decatur Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln IL 62656, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln Rustic Scene of Conspiracy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lincoln House (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel C. Parks (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln's Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away); Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln, Illinois

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln Rallies the People (approx. ¼ mile away); This Lot was Owned by Abraham Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

2. Stephen A. Douglas Speech Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 19, 2017

3. Stephen A. Douglas Speech Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.