Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Illinois
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.
🚗 Directions
Springfield 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 construction project and visiting is not advised.
Images
The Illinois State Militia stands in the burned home of a Black resident at the corner of 9th Street and Madison in Springfield.
Credit: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Two people attempt to extinguish a burning building in 1908.
Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
View of Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Today
Credit: NPS
Activities
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Operating Hours
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Feb 14
Heavy rain
High: 64.6°F | Low: 31.6°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 06:52 AM
Sunset: 05:34 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (12%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 36.1°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Sunday, Feb 15
Moderate rain
High: 47.8°F | Low: 37.6°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 05:35 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (7%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 40.9°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Monday, Feb 16
Overcast
High: 55.6°F | Low: 37°F
Humidity: 92%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 05:36 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 41.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
400 N. 9th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
🏤 Mailing Address:
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
413 S. 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
📞 Voice Phone: (573) 880-3120
✉️ Email: quinn_gilly@nps.gov