Tracking Lincoln throughout the area
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A stovepipe hat is a common response when asking someone about Abraham Lincoln, but in Coles County the answer could focus on the
Tracking Lincoln throughout the area
A display at the Lincoln-Douglas Museum in Charleston mimics Lincoln speaking in front of the original crowd present during the debate. (Bryce Peake/The Daily Eastern News)
Tracking Lincoln throughout the area
Visitors to the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum can stick their head through Stephen Douglas’. Until then, Abraham Lincoln’s head is visible. (Bryce Peake/The Daily Eastern News)