Stephen A. Douglas Tomb and Memorial
Chicago, Illinois, United States
636 East 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Paved grounds lead to the monument, but the steps down to the burial chamber are not wheelchair accessible. No onsite public parking.
The state lists April–October, Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; confirm seasonal opening and any closure before travel.
May–June or September–October during the published April–October season; confirm open days.
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About Stephen A. Douglas Tomb and Memorial
Stephen A. Douglas is entombed in a marble sarcophagus beneath the monumental Douglas Tomb in Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administers the state historic site.
History happened here at Stephen A. Douglas Tomb and Memorial
Douglas died in 1861.
The 96-foot granite tomb and obelisk, designed by Leonard Volk, were built from 1866 to 1881.
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Stephen A. Douglas
EXTERNAL LINKS
Illinois historic site, burial, construction and visit details: https://dnrhistoric.illinois.gov/experience/sites/site.douglas-tomb.html
Map coordinates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_A._Douglas_Tomb