Facility · Illinois ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Shawnee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Lincoln Memorial is the site of the third in a series of seven Lincoln-Douglas debates. Currently the picnic area offers three walking loops ranging from .24 - .41 miles. Walking paths are on paved surface and surrounded with various plant and tree species. The Lincoln Memorial pond provides great scenery for walkers and a great habitat for turtles.
37.45778, -89.26945 · 37°27'28.0"N 89°16'10.0"W
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 50 | 61 | 71 | 79 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 73 | 59 | 48 |
| Low °F | 25 | 29 | 37 | 46 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 30 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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