Lincoln-Douglas Debate

On October 7, 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephan A. Douglas met in Galesburg for the fifth of seven joint debates. From a platform erected along the east side of Old Main on the Knox College campus, Lincoln said: "He is ...

Lincoln - Douglas

Here on July 29, 1858

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas

first agreed to meet in

Joint Debate in Illinois

Marker is on Illinois Route 105 south of West Burnside Drive, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Douglas - Lincoln Debates

Lincoln wrote Douglas on July 24, 1858, challenging him “to divide time and address the same audiences” during the campaign. The Senator suggested seven locations, adding, “I will confer with you at the earliest convenient opportunity in regard to the ...