Jonesboro, Illinois: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Statues
Site of the third of Lincoln-Douglas debate. Life-size bronze statues of the two are a comical contrast in height.
Lincoln Memorial Park
- Address:
- 521 N. Main St., Jonesboro, IL
- Directions:
- Lincoln Memorial Park. From IL-146 turn north at the town square onto N. Main St. Drive a half-mile. Turn left into the Park entrance and the statues will be on the right.
- Hours:
- Dawn-dusk
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Site of the third of the historic Lincoln-Douglas Debates. There are statues of the two of them standing tall -- and short. This park also features picnic shelters, walking paths, and hiking trails.
[Brian Sidney Bembridge, 02/08/2025]
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