The October 15th St. Louis Today.com had an article about Alton's new Lincoln and Civil War Legacy Trail which was unveiled today, the 150th anniversary of the final debate between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas which occurred in Alton on today's date.
This effort came together thanks to community volunteers, city officials and employees and a $65,000 grant from the Illinois Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
The Trail was dedicated at Lincoln-Douglas square, the site of the debate during their 1858 US Senate campaign.
OTHER TRAIL STOPS
Other sites on the trail are the site of a Confederate prison, Confederate monument, and Confederate cemetery. Two others are at the former home of Lincoln friend Lyman Trumball and the old Franklin House Hotel that was Lincoln's campaign headquarters during the debate.
This weekend, there will be all sorts of festivities in Alton to mark the sesquicentennial.
Way to Go Alton. --B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
