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LincolnDouglas Square
100 Market St, Alton, IL 62002, United States
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LincolnDouglas Square

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Br
Review №1

I appreciated the reminder that Lincoln won the popular vote (& the debate), but the political elite made Douglas the IL Senator. And the square has a number of benches & a nice view of the Mississippi River.

Ky
Review №2

Theincoln Douglas Square had statues of both men along with some other statues. There are names on the bricks on the ground and there are little factual stories on boards near the main statues. You are not supposed to touch the statues. There is a nice view of the Missisippi River and there is parking nearby.

Li
Review №3

Great place to hang out - with or without the flood.

Ji
Review №4

Theres not too much to say about this. Its a nice little square with some statues and plaques that mark the spot where Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln had their famous debate. Its well kept and interesting, and a neat place to stop on your way to somewhere else.

Ma
Review №5

Its currently partially underwater but adorable little old town!

Ch
Review №6

I brought my daughter down to see the flood of 19. Perfect vantage point.

Wi
Review №7

Daughter had wanted to visit the debate location in our home town for past 6 months. Had the time between family Christmas events. Spent 20 - 30 minutes reviewing the site and statues. Even found the brick, family had donated for the site.

Ju
Review №8

Very cool bit of history for both illinois and the country as a whole. The park is well maintained. Can be a bit of a pain to get to, mainly due to parking, so you may have to walk a block or two if the town is busy but worth the trek.

Ke
Review №9

A great history lesson .

Sh
Review №10

Was a fun time seen alot of different Christmas characters there And loved being apart of the community. Got a great picture of my fiancee Jason Mcnish and the Grinch. Hot chocolate and cookies was awesome.

wi
Review №11

Nice place to visit lots of info

Pa
Review №12

Nice area, but need to clean light fixtures and birf poop off of benches

Au
Review №13

Such an amazing little understated historical spot. This is a must-stop place in town, along with the Reverend Lovejoy memorial. I love just coming here and quietly sitting to contemplate what it must have been like to see the debates over slavery at that time.

Pe
Review №14

Great information on a Genuine Lincoln Douglas debate site. The Rotary Club of Alton did a tremendous job on this Square and having the Statues by Sculptor Jerry McKenna.

De
Review №15

History!!!!! The famous Lincoln,- Douglas debate some say this is where Lincoln won The election but to actually stand where is great man stood us pretty cool

Ma
Review №16

This is a nice memorial set up for the debate against Lincoln and Douglas. These pictures were taking in June 2019 with the Mississippi flood waters almost reaching the display. You will notice the national guard to prevent vandalism and such.

Ja
Review №17

Very interesting. My 7 yr old grandson enjoyed the history of Lincoln Douglas Debate.

Ch
Review №18

Its6 public space with history.

Je
Review №19

Well it was flooded when I went there but from what I understand the waters have receded. Not much to do except a bunch of bars and the like but its a part of my history my hometown

di
Review №20

Awesome place to visit very historical place

Ja
Review №21

Nice little place to visit while in downtown Alton.

Mi
Review №22

Small commemorative park in Alton, IL. If its flooding, its a good vantage point to gawk at all of the water and compare the height to the red line (1993 high water mark) on the ConAgra silos.

Gr
Review №23

Great view and love the history.

Le
Review №24

A great place to go for a swim!

Sm
Review №25

Flooded good pictures

D.
Review №26

Great piece of hist.

Jo
Review №27

Good River view

Le
Review №28

History of president Lincoln debating in my home town.

lo
Review №29

Very nice park

Ri
Review №30

Anything with Doug in it I guess

bi
Review №31

Very historic

Ta
Review №32

As destructive as it is, the flood was quite a sight

as
Review №33

Took pictures of flood

st
Review №34

Great historic place in Alton!

Gr
Review №35

Its okk

To
Review №36

Great

Fr
Review №37

Had a great time

Ro
Review №38

Sh
Review №39

Awesome

Ce
Review №40

Good

Ve
Review №41

Pokemon stop

Ni
Review №42

Great information

Re
Review №43

Peaceful place

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:100 Market St, Alton, IL 62002, United States
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  • Tourist attraction
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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