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|   First teaching by Stephen Douglas - Winchester, IL
in First of its Kind Stephen Douglas moved to Winchester when he was 20 years old in 1833 to teach school. He had forty students who paid him $3 each per quarter. Douglas taught himself the law after school and soon left Winchester to work as a lawyer. posted by:  YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallerySW0 km |  Stephen Douglas - Winchester, IL
in Illinois Historical Markers Stephen Douglas moved to Winchester when he was 20 years old in 1833 to teach school. He had forty students who paid him $3 each per quarter. Douglas taught himself the law after school and soon left Winchester to work as a lawyer. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
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| First Sunday School Convention - Winchester, IL in First of its Kind The great trial of Mr. Paxson's life - his stammering speech - had now become almost unendurable to him. He wanted to speak fluently and with effect in behalf of the work so dear to his heart. He began to think of attempting a cure. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km | First Sunday School Convention - Winchester, IL in Illinois Historical Markers The great trial of Mr. Paxson's life - his stammering speech - had now become almost unendurable to him. He wanted to speak fluently and with effect in behalf of the work so dear to his heart. He began to think of attempting a cure. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  "Julian Wells Post 442", Winchester, Illinois.
in Legion Posts and Branches Julian Wells Post 442, Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Courthouse Clock. Winchester, Illinois.
in Town Clocks Very nice clock on top of courthouse. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/16/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois.
in Courthouses County Seat Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
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| Site of the Aiken Tavern in Illinois Historical Markers Every place Abe slept, they placed an X. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 06/03/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE0.2 km |  Aiken Tavern - Winchester, IL
in Abraham Lincoln The Tavern no longer exist, but then, neither does the tree. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 09/16/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km | Abraham Lincoln Speech in Illinois Historical Markers At one time a small bust image of Lincoln was just above the text. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 11/25/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km | Lincoln Speech, Winchester, IL in Abraham Lincoln First speech on the Kansas Nebraska question. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 09/11/2008 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Stephen Douglas - Winchester, IL
in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures Stephen Douglas first taught school just a few blocks north of this statue. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Stephen Arnold Douglas - Winchester, IL
in Etched in Stone Stephen Douglas first taught school just a few blocks north of this statue. Ran for President against Abraham Lincoln. Known as a great orator, the debates he held with Lincoln are some of the most famous in American History. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km | FIRST - Taught School & Practiced Law - Winchester, IL in First of its Kind Stephen Douglas first taught school just a few blocks north of this statue, and began his law career here. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 06/28/2023 last visited: never |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Stephen A. Douglas ~ Winchester, IL
in Statues of Historic Figures Stephen Douglas first taught school just a few blocks north of this statue. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 04/17/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Unknown Cannon, Town Square, Winchester, Illinois.
in Static Artillery Displays Nice old cannon in Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Winchester, Illinois. 62694
in U.S. Post Offices Winchester, Illinois Post Office. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  Somewhere In Time Antiques - Winchester, Illinois
in Antique Shops Antique Shop in Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.2 km |  IOOF Lodge - Winchester, Illinois.
in Odd Fellow Lodges IOOF lodge in Winchester ,Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/14/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Water Tower - Winchester, Illinois. (x 2)
in Water Towers Double water towers in Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/12/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
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|  Veterans Memorial - Winchester, IL
in War of 1812 Veterans Memorial lists those from this county. posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 09/29/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryN0.8 km |  Revolutionary War - Scott County Veterans Memorial - Winchester, IL
in U.S. Revolutionary War Memorials Portion of larger multi-war memorial posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 04/03/2017 last visited: never |
 view galleryN0.8 km |  War Memorial - Winchester, Illinois.
in Non-Specific Veteran Memorials Mulit War Memorial in Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/13/2009 last visited: 09/16/2006 |
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|  Winchester, Illinois. USA.
in Population Signs Entering Winchester, Illinois. posted by: gladtobehere location: Illinois date approved: 10/13/2009 last visited: 08/08/2009 |
 view galleryN7.2 km | Stephen Arnold Douglas - Winchester, IL in Illinois Historical Markers Old marker in roadside park on old US 36 posted by: YoSam. location: Illinois date approved: 02/18/2014 last visited: never |
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