Located along the shores of the mighty Mississippi in Great Rivers Country, Quincy was a frequent stop for Lincoln. He counted some of its residents among his closest friends. It was here that the historic 6th Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place. Many said it was the turning point of the campaign and Lincoln’s political career as he made his strongest public stand yet against slavery. While you’re in town, visit the historic debate site and Lincoln-Douglas Interpretive Center in the heart of downtown Quincy. Tour the home of famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor, Dr. Richard Eells, whose case would be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Explore the stately mansion once belonging to Illinois’ 12th governor and Quincy founder, John Wood – a close Lincoln political ally and visit the nearby Lincoln Gallary with exhibits telling the story of Lincoln's political and personal ties with Quincy.
For more information:
Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
532 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL 62301
217-214-3700
http://seequincy.com/
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Nearby Sites
Lincoln's Honored Friend
West of Southwest Corner of 6th & Maine Quincy, Illinois 62301
Lincoln’s speech in Quincy was in support of Archibald Williams’ political campaign. Learn about his thirty-year friendship with Lincoln and what “those two ugly men” had in common. Also, find out about Lincoln’s later Presidential appointment of Williams to be the first U.S. District judge in Kansas.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's Promoter
Washington Park on SW Corner of 5th & Hampshire Quincy, Illinois 62301
Lincoln wrote to Quincyan Abraham Jonas that “You are one of my most valued friends.” Learn about Jonas’ ties to Lincoln and his numerous efforts as a Lincoln supporter, including making arrangements for the Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Quincy and filling Chicago’s Wigwam hall with Lincoln supporters so that Lincoln secured the Republican nomination for President.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's Quincy
Washington Park on Hampshire between N. 4th & N. 5th Quincy, Illinois 62301
Quincy was located in the wilderness of western Illinois but became the third largest city in Illinois during the Lincoln era. What role did the Military Tract play in bringing men who became Lincoln friends to Quincy? Learn why the community grew and how it became the Union army’s gateway to the South during the Civil War.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Washington Park, N. 5th Street Quincy, Illinois 62301
At the site of this historic event learn about the importance of the sixth debate on October 13, 1858, and about the two candidates running for the U.S. Senate. Also, find out about how Lincoln and Douglas campaigned before thousands of enthusiastic supporters, and learn about the appearance of the Square at the time of the debate.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Political Allies
425 S. 12th St. Quincy, Illinois 62301
Standing in front of the Governor John Wood Mansion, Wood’s third home in Quincy, learn how Lincoln and Wood supported each other politically. Find out more about the notable political and military career of Quincy’s founder. Also learn about Wood’s fourth home, an octagonal stone mansion and one of Illinois’ finest homes.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf