National Monument
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
About Springfield 1908 Race Riot
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.
From the National Park Service.
- State
- Illinois
- Designation
- National Monument
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Springfield 1908 Race Riot.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Weather and when to go
Summers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.
Getting there
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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 400 N. 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
- Phone
- (217) 492-4241
- Official site
- nps.gov/spra
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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