This weekend Jane and I went on a trip to Jonesboro Illinois to take in a few sites. Jonesboro is a small town located 37.4 degrees North and 89.2 degrees West. That is only 21.6 miles away from SIUC. While there we visited the historical site of the Lincoln and Douglas Debates. The location of the debate was a small town park that was used as a fair ground. In 1858 the spot we visited was filled with people waiting to hear the two men debate for Senatorship of Illinois. We found out that Lincoln ended up losing the race for Senator, but he did become the President of
the United States in 1860. It was very interesting to find out that something this important had taken place in such a small town.
the United States in 1860. It was very interesting to find out that something this important had taken place in such a small town.
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