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

William D. Boyce

Publisher Explorer Humanitarian

By Don Morfe, October 28, 2006

1. William D. Boyce Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In appreciation of his service to the Boyhood of America. Inspired by the good turn of an unknown English Scout, he brought scouting to the United States.

Erected 1941 by Members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 41° 20.34′ N, 88° 51.888′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Illinois, in LaSalle County. The marker is located in Ottawa Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Ottawa Avenue, Ottawa IL 61350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln the Litigator (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (approx. 1.4 miles away); Washington Square (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lincoln and Douglas Debate (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named The First Lincoln-Douglas Debate (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clyde Tombaugh

By Don Morfe, October 28, 2006

2. William D. Boyce Marker

(approx. 13.4 miles away); 100th Anniversary of the First Transcontinental Flight (approx. 13½ miles away).

Douglas Hapeman-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe, August 10, 2002

3. Douglas Hapeman-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

He is buried in Ottawa Cemetery, Bushnell Addition, Lot 76. He was awarded the medal for action on July 20, 1864 at Peach Tree Creek, GA.

George Marsh-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

By Don Morfe

4. George Marsh-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

He is buried in Ottawa Cemetery, Bushnell Addition, Lot 23. He was awarded the medal for action on July 2, 1863 at Elk River, TN

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.