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Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument is a new national park located in central Springfield, Illinois. No facilities or services are available. However, visitors can get a view of the site from the south end of the HSHS St. John's Hospital Women & Children's Clinic parking lot. Visit this website's Directions page for trip planning information. Visit the Things to Do page for other activities related to the race riot and civil rights history in Springfield.

Over the coming years, the National Park Service will work with the local community and partners to plan for future development and visitor experiences associated with the new park.

For more information, contact the park.

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