Lincoln

Historical marker location:

309 Center St, Augusta, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and North Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street.)

A guest here. Sept. 1858.

Illinois is home to several prestigious universities, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. These universities are known for their strong academic programs and research facilities, and they attract students and scholars from around the world.