Lincoln in Polo

Historical marker location:

123 North Franklin Avenue, Polo, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of North Franklin Avenue and West Locust Street, on the left when traveling north on North Franklin Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1970

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.