Historical Marker

Washington Square

Historical marker location:
101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois
( Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Street (Illinois Route 71) and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbus Street.)
Marker installed: 1996

Site of First Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Illinois is the cultural bellwether, a place where trends begin.
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