Stephen A Douglas Tomb and Memorial

A 46-ft-tall column marks the mausoleum of one of the most prominent senators in US history (a prominent resident from whom the Douglas neighborhood gets its name), who ran and lost against Abraham Lincoln for the U.S. presidency in a race where debate over slavery dominated the discussion.

• Heritage listed
• Built 1881

• history

Address

636 E 35th St

Hours

Fri-Sun 10AM-4PM

Website

dnrhistoric.illinois.gov (opens in a new tab)