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

100 W. Jefferson St.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021

1. 100 W. Jefferson St. Marker

Inscription.
This property has been
designated a
Local Historic Landmark
by the City of Ottawa, Illinois
July 21, 2009

Erected by City of Ottawa, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 2009.

Location. 41° 20.913′ N, 88° 50.456′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Street (Illinois Route 23) and West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Columbus Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Jefferson 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. Here Abraham Lincoln was entertained (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Slept Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Daily Times (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (about 400 feet away); LaSalle County Civil War Soldiers Memorial (about 400 feet away); Lincoln and Douglas Debate (about 400 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021

2. 100 W. Jefferson St. Marker

Marker is on a rear addition to the church sanctuary.

First United Methodist Church (front view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2021

3. First United Methodist Church (front view)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.