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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker 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: 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.
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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.
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 349 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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