Fort JohnstonOn the eminence to the east stood Fort Johnston, headquarters of Gen. Henry Atkinson during part of the Black hawk War. Here, May 27, 1832, Abraham Li... [click for more]
Illinois and Michigan CanalThis historic artery of travel was commenced in 1836 and finished in 1848. By carrying pioneers and their produce between Lake Michigan and the Illino... [click for more]
Lincoln-Douglas DebateOn August 21, 1858, the first of the famous joint debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in this park. At this site 10,000 pe... [click for more]
The Great Illinois VillageSouth of here the Great Village of the Illinois extended for three miles along the north side of the Illinois River. To this historic Indian town came... [click for more]
