Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Home of John Hossack
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
1. The Home of John Hossack Marker
John Hossáck
It was here he directed the underground
freedom of slaves 1859
Erected by
Illini Chapter D.A.R.
1947
Erected 1967 by Illini Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 41° 20.399′ N, 88° 50.511′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker is at the intersection of West Prospect Avenue and Christie Street, on the right when traveling west on West Prospect Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Prospect Ave, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hossack House (here, next to this marker); 116 W. Prospect Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Johnston (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 215 E. Prospect Ave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Board of Supervisors (approx. 0.4 miles away); Abraham Lincoln
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Also see . . .
1. Aboard the Underground Railroad: John Hossack House. Brief overview of Hossack's role in helping fugitive slaves, which came at a price. (Submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Report of the Trial of John Hossack, ... Report on Hossack's 1860 trial for helping free Jim Gray, a fugitive slave, from the custody of a U.S. Marshal. Gray made it safely to Canada, and Hossack was subsequently found guilty, sentenced to ten days in jail and fined $100. (Submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
2. The Home of John Hossack Marker
Featured marker is on the left.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
3. The Home of John Hossack Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
