Stephen Arnold Douglas, one of themost distinguished statesmen of his day, was a justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, member of the House of Representatives, and United States Senator. Although a political rival of Lincoln, he supported the Union at the outbreak of the Civil War, and contributed greatly to the solidarity of the North. This tomb stand in Oakenwald, Douglas's former estate.

Stephen Arnodl Douglas (1813-1861)

 

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