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

Henry Irving

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

1. Henry Irving 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. In addition, it is included in the Network to Freedom series list.

Location. 39° 42.545′ N, 90° 15.134′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Illinois, in Morgan County. It can be reached from Massey View Road. Marker is in Diamond Grove Cemetery Section I. 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 C. Verry (a few steps from this marker); Potter's Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John M. Ellis (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Greater Illinois School for the Deaf Family (about 500 feet away); Elihu Wolcott (about 700 feet away); Julia Wolcott Carter (about 700 feet away); Rev. W. H. Milburn (about 700 feet away); William Chauncey Carter (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Regarding Henry Irving. Carpenter by trade.

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Excerpted biographical information linked through the QR Code states, "One dark night he borrowed Ebenezer Carter's team of horses to move 12 fugitives to the next station across 30 to 40 miles.... When daylight appeared, the group feared the slave catchers would find them because Farmington was still several miles away. The band finally reached their destination in safety."

Henry Irving UGRR and Grave Markers image. Click for full size.

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

2. Henry Irving UGRR and Grave Markers

His name is engraved on a different side of the obelisk

Henry Irving UGRR Marker QR Code image. Click for full size.

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

3. Henry Irving 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 31 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.