Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Here Abraham Lincoln was entertained
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
1. Here Abraham Lincoln was entertained Marker
Erected 1938 by Illini Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1858.
Location. 41° 20.901′ N, 88° 50.462′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker is on Columbus Street (Illinois Route 23) north of East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 Columbus St, 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. Lincoln Slept Here (a few steps from this marker); 100 W. Jefferson St. (a few steps from this marker); The Daily Times (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); LaSalle County Civil War Soldiers Memorial (about 400 feet away); The First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (about 400 feet away); Lincoln and Douglas Debate
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021
2. Here Abraham Lincoln was entertained 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 176 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
