Olney in Richland County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln and Douglas in Olney
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 22, 2021
1. Lincoln and Douglas in Olney Marker
Inscription.
Lincoln and Douglas in Olney. . During the Presidential Campaign of 1856 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas spoke in Olney at separate political rallies held the same day - Saturday, September 20. In the morning Douglas spoke in a grove near town at a Democratic rally for Buchanan and Breckinridge. In the afternoon Lincoln spoke at the courthouse at a Republican rally for Fremont and Dayton. The Republican speakers - Lincoln, Senator Lyman Trumbull, and Ebenezer Peck of Chicago - also attended the Democratic rally. On the previous day they had challenged the Democrats to a debate, but the Democrats were confident of victory and did not accept.
During the Presidential Campaign of 1856 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas spoke in Olney at separate political rallies held the same day - Saturday, September 20. In the morning Douglas spoke in a grove near town at a Democratic rally for Buchanan and Breckinridge. In the afternoon Lincoln spoke at the courthouse at a Republican rally for Fremont and Dayton. The Republican speakers - Lincoln, Senator Lyman Trumbull, and Ebenezer Peck of Chicago - also attended the Democratic rally. On the previous day they had challenged the Democrats to a debate, but the Democrats were confident of victory and did not accept.
Erected 1972 by Richland County Historical Center and the Illinois State Historical Society.
Location. 38° 43.857′ N, 88° 5.131′ W. Marker is in Olney, Illinois, in Richland County. Marker is on West Main Street west of Walnut Street, on the right. Marker is in front of Richland County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 W Main St, Olney IL 62450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
