First Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Historical marker location:

101 East Lafayette Street, Ottawa, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of La Salle Street (Illinois Route 23) and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on La Salle Street.)

Marker installed: 2008

Looking for Lincoln

The word "Illinois" comes from a Native American word meaning "tribe of superior men." The Illinois were a confederation of several Native American tribes that lived in the region.