§ 02 — 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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
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.
Weather Notes
Summers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Thu
75°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
9 mph WNW
Jun
82°F
Sunny
0 to 7 mph WNW
Sat
84°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph SW
Sun
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 13 mph SE
Mon
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
12 mph NNE
Tue
79°F
Sunny
5 mph NE
Wed
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph SW
