Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lincoln and Douglas Debate
May 11, 2013
1. Lincoln and Douglas Debate Marker
of the first
Lincoln and Douglas Debate
held August 21st, 1858.
Erected 1908 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 20.967′ N, 88° 50.493′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker is on Columbus Street (Illinois Route 71) 0 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Washington Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (a few steps from this marker); LaSalle County Civil War Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2013. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 13, 2013. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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