Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Owen Lovejoy Home
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
1. Owen Lovejoy Home Marker
This two-story frame structure was the home of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy, who was born in Maine in 1811. Lovejoy moved into the house in 1838, when he became a Congregationalist minister. He was leader in the formation of the Republican Party in Illinois, and he served as a representative in the state legislature, 1855-1857, and in the United States Congress from 1857 until his death in 1864. His home was well known as a shelter for runaway slaves. Owen was a younger brother of Elijah Lovejoy, abolitionist editor, who was killed by a mob at Alton in 1837.Erected 1972 by Erected by the committee for the restoration of the Owen Lovejoy Home and the Illinois State Historical Society, 1972.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 41° 22.311′ N, 89° 26.942′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Enos and Elizabeth Mercer Matson / Peter and Jane Dawson Matson (approx. 3.6 miles away); In Memory of Henry Thomas (approx. 7 miles away); Wyanet Soldier's Memorial (approx. 7 miles away); The Hennepin Canal (approx. 8.2 miles away); Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913) (approx. 9 miles away); John Wesley Powell / 30-Pounder Parrott Rifle (approx. 9.9 miles away); Lone Tree School (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Also see . . . Owen Lovejoy. "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774 - Present" entry (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
2. Owen Lovejoy Home Marker
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3. Owen Lovejoy
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
4. Owen Lovejoy Home Marker
The Historic Lovejoy Homestead restoration completed 1972. Owned and operated by City of Princeton, Illnois. Board of Trustees, Clifford S. Leonard, Karl G. Lapinska, Robert I. Zearing, Karl M. Nelson M.D., Ex officio Roland H. Eckdahl, mayor.
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
5. Colton School
1850-The Red Brick School-1972
Known as the Colton School
1849 land grant by Chauncey Colton-three directors-elected-school constructed 1850-first session 1850-walls 12” thick-cedar shingles-heated by pot bellied stove-outside dimensions 22x26- moved 1 ½ miles from John Nelson Farm to it present location in 1971. Restored 1972. Owned by City of Princeton.
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, June 27, 2011
6. Inside the Colton School
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 8, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
