Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Julia Wolcott Carter
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
1. Julia Wolcott Carter UGRR Marker
Underground Railroad "Freedom Train" Conductor
Erected 2025 by Morgan County Historical Society and Diamond Grove Cemetery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. In addition, it is included in the Network to Freedom series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 39° 42.659′ N, 90° 15.079′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. It can be reached from South Lincoln Avenue. Marker is in Diamond Grove Cemetery Section G. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 South Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville IL 62650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: William Chauncey Carter (here, next to this marker); Rev. W. H. Milburn (a few steps from this marker); Elihu Wolcott (a few steps from this marker); The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John M. Ellis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph O. King (about 500 feet away); William C. Verry (about 700 feet away); Isaac Fort Roe (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
Regarding Julia Wolcott Carter.
this page online
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Underground Railroad Ebenzer Carter House Site. Highlights her UGRR efforts with her husband while living at father-in-law Ebenezer's farm. (Submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
2. Julia Wolcott Carter Markers
From rear, near right marker top says "Mother"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
3. Julia Wolcott Carter Marker
Partially obscured to right, behind the family obelisk
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025
4. Julia Wolcott Carter UGRR Marker QR Code
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
