Ottawa in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lasalle County Courthouse
Photographed by Richard Whittington, May 13, 2022
1. Lasalle County Courthouse Marker
This courthouse was erected in 1881, 82, 83 being the fourth on this site. The first and second were of wood. The third of brick.
This cornerstone was laid by the Masonic Fraternity July 4, 1881.
The cost of the building was 127,127.01.
These inscriptions were placed on this corner stone by the Order of the Board of Supervisors in 1894.
Erected 1894 by Masonic Fraternity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 41° 20.791′ N, 88° 50.533′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. It is on West Madison Street just east of La Salle Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker can be found on the north east corner of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 W Madison Street, 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: In Memory of W.R. Foster (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln the Litigator (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Douglas (within shouting distance of this marker); Board of Supervisors (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Gray's Escape to Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); The Daily Times (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Slept Here
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Photographed by Richard Whittington, May 13, 2022
2. Lasalle County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Richard Whittington, May 13, 2022
3. Lasalle County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2022, by Richard Whittington of Oglesby, Illinois. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Richard Whittington of Oglesby, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
