The Illinois State Militia stands in the burned home of a Black resident at the corner of 9th Street and Madison in Springfield.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument · IL
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Today, archeological evidence gives a rare glimpse into a community devastated by the race riots of the early 20th century.
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Park Name
InfoSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoIL
Phone
Info217-492-4241
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Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Archeology, Colonization and Settlement + 6 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.
Getting There
InfoSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is a new national park located in central Springfield, Illinois. No facilities or services are available. The park is currently surrounded by a constructio
Location
Info39.8027° N, -89.6422° W
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