Stephen A. Douglas spoke here. Beardstown, Illinois.
N 40° 00.993 W 090° 26.053
15T E 718974 N 4432747
This boulder marks the place where Douglas spoke while running for the Illinois State Senate.
Waymark Code: WM7V45
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2009
Views: 8
On August 11, 1858, while running for the Illinois State Senate Stephen A. Douglad made a speech in the town square of Beardstown, Illinois.
More information:http://www.stephenadouglas.org/douglas-biography.html
County: USA
Historical Society: Beardstown Historical Society, Beardstown, Illinois.
Dedication Date: Unknown.
Location: Town square.
Website: [Web Link]
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