Lincoln Public Library

Historical marker location:

725 Pekin Street, Lincoln, Illinois

( Marker is on Pekin Street north of McLean Street, on the right when traveling east.)

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.