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

Abraham Lincoln

Photographed By Richard Whittington, May 13, 2022

1. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In honor of Abraham Lincoln who practiced law 1851 to 1859 before the Supreme Court of Illinois at its sessions that held in the old LaSalle County Court House on this site. Erected by the Illini Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1922

Erected 1922 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 41° 20.777′ N, 88° 50.532′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Board of Supervisors (here, next to this marker); Stephen Douglas (here, next to this marker); Lasalle County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of W.R. Foster (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln the Litigator

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(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 (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Photographed By Richard Whittington, May 13, 2022

2. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2022, by Richard Whittington of Oglesby, Illinois. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2022, by Richard Whittington of Oglesby, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.