Jacksonville in Morgan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Elihu Wolcott

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

1. Elihu Wolcott UGRR Marker

Inscription.

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 • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Network to Freedom series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 39° 42.657′ N, 90° 15.087′ 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: Rev. W. H. Milburn (a few steps from this marker); Julia Wolcott Carter (a few steps from this marker); William Chauncey Carter (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 600 feet away); Henry Irving (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Regarding Elihu Wolcott.

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Excerpted biographical information linked through the QR Code states, "Elihu Wolcott became deeply involved with the UGRR movement by 1837. He earned the reputation as the 'leader of the UGRR of Jacksonville.' Elihu became president of the newly formed Illinois Anti-Slavery Society...."

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Elihu Wolcott UGRR and Grave Markers in Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

2. Elihu Wolcott UGRR and Grave Markers in Family Plot

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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 22, 2025

3. Elihu Wolcott 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 64 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.