Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

William D. Boyce

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Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2006

1. William D. Boyce Marker

Inscription. In appreciation of his service to the Boyhood of America. Inspired by the good turn of an unknown English Scout, he brought scouting to the United States.

Erected 1941 by Members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 41° 20.208′ N, 88° 51.867′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Boyce Memorial Drive and Ottawa Avenue. The marker is located in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery. Signs point to where the statue/memorial is. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Ottawa Avenue, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War of 1812 Soldiers at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centennial Memorial Ottawa Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Cushman Volunteers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remembering the Tornado (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1333 Ottawa Ave. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fisher-Nash Cottage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fisher-Nash Mansion

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Home of John Hossack (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2006

2. William D. Boyce Marker

Douglas Hapeman-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, August 10, 2002

3. Douglas Hapeman-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

He is buried in Ottawa Cemetery, Bushnell Addition, Lot 76. He was awarded the medal for action on July 20, 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, GA.

George Marsh-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe

4. George Marsh-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

He is buried in Ottawa Cemetery, Bushnell Addition, Lot 23. He was awarded the medal for action on July 2, 1863 at Elk River, TN

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.