Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail
Citywide, Alton, IL 62002
Historic Sites
Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South.
Experience the life of young Lincoln as a lawyer, duelist and orator. It was here that the final Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place, with the issue of slavery on the minds of spectators. It was here that Confederate soldiers were held captive, died and were buried. It was here that Alton resident and U.S. Senator Lyman Trumbull authored the 13th Amendment, putting an end to slavery in the United States. Experience the 11 historic sites interpreted along the Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail.
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Alton Fireworks Spectacular
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater • Jul 03 @ 5AM
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Fought on American soil, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history.
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