Post by butlersrangers on Jul 12th, 2020 at 2:59am
Is the monument marking the site of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate still standing at Freeport, Illinois?
(I suspect the homes are gone and the area is now 'developed city' surrounding Freeport's "Debate Square").
A 1903 Presidential dedication of "Debate Rock", with "TR" in the neighborhood. (Copyright date is misleading).
Apparently, the plaque was put on the two-ton rock in 1902. The dedication by President Roosevelt occurred in 1903.
Maybe, the photo of Company L - Indiana National Guard was taken at 1902 or 1903 events, rather then in 1898, when "Co. L" first returned home from Cuba & Puerto Rico?
Neat thread!
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(I suspect the homes are gone and the area is now 'developed city' surrounding Freeport's "Debate Square").
A 1903 Presidential dedication of "Debate Rock", with "TR" in the neighborhood. (Copyright date is misleading).
Apparently, the plaque was put on the two-ton rock in 1902. The dedication by President Roosevelt occurred in 1903.
Maybe, the photo of Company L - Indiana National Guard was taken at 1902 or 1903 events, rather then in 1898, when "Co. L" first returned home from Cuba & Puerto Rico?
Neat thread!
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