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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state’s rights, was established.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- 24-hr. access
- Address
- 600 E. Douglas Street
- Phone
- 800-369-2955
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.lincoln-douglas.org
- Map
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Wheelchair Accessible Facility
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