Lincoln-Douglas Square
Broadway & Market St., Alton, IL 62002
Historic Sites
Stand the same ground once stood as Abraham Lincoln and Stephan A. Douglas near the Alton riverfront.
The final debate of Stephan A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took place in front of Alton's city hall at the corner of Broadway and Market Streets. The senatorial debate drew national attention along with more that 6,000 visitors. Life-like statues of the two statesmen keep the famous series of debates in 1858 frozen forever in time.
What's happening nearby...
Alton Food Truck Festival
Alton Amphitheater • Aug 22 @ 4PM
Enjoy global street food, live music and riverfront views at the Alton Food Truck Festival! Sample favorites from food trucks across the region, plus drinks from…
Read more about Alton Food Truck Festival
Flotsam! River Circus in Alton
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area • Aug 25 @ 6:30PM
Flotsam! River Circus returns to Alton with a free, family-friendly performance featuring live music, circus acts, and giant puppets. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy…
Read more about Flotsam! River Circus in Alton
Alton Jazz & Wine Festival
Alton Amphitheater • Aug 29 @ 6PM
Celebrate the legacy of Alton native Miles Davis at the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival on Aug. 29! Enjoy live jazz, local wines, food vendors and…
Read more about Alton Jazz & Wine FestivalYou might also be interested...
Western Military Academy Monument
Alton
Originally founded as Wyman Institute by Edward Wyman in 1878, it was reorganized as Western Military Academy in 1896.
Read more about Western Military Academy Monument
Alton's National Cemetery
Alton
Fought on American soil, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history.
Read more about Alton's National Cemetery
Robert Wadlow Statue
Alton
Visit the statue of the tallest man in the world, Alton's Gentle Giant.
Read more about Robert Wadlow Statue