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Map added. Nov 29, 2023
Deleted Web site: Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Alton. Jul 31, 2013
Media added. Dec 20, 2011
Population data updated. Jul 27, 2011
Article revised. Mar 16, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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