Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Johnston
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
1. Fort Johnston Marker
This tablet marks the site of
Fort Johnston
and is erected to the honor and glory of those
sturdy pioneers of La Salle County who sought
refuge within its walls in May 1832 during the
Black Hawk War
Erected by Illini Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1832.
Location. 41° 20.4′ N, 88° 50.338′ W. Memorial is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. It is on East Prospect Avenue west of Catherine Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 127 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois and specifically in the Illinois River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 215 E. Prospect Ave (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 116 W. Prospect Ave. (about 600 feet away); Hossack House (about 800 feet away); The Home of John Hossack (about 800 feet away); Board of Supervisors (approx.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
2. Fort Johnston 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 929 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
