National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is a National Monument in Illinois. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Illinois National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A narrow grassy lot surrounded by fence.
View of the Park Today · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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).”

Active alerts

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Closures

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Campgrounds

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Visitor centers

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Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Operating hours

The NPS data does not list standard hours for this site.

Weather: Summers in Illinois are hot and humid. Winters can be cold and windy.

Contact and directions

Phone
217-492-4241
Email
[email protected]
Address
400 N. 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Coordinates
39.8027, -89.6422· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/spra/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.