In honor of Abraham Lincoln who practiced law 1851 to 1859 before the Supreme Court of Illinois at its sessions that held in the old LaSalle County Court House on this site. Erected by the Illini Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1922 — — Map (db m200089) HM
In honor of the pioneers who, on May 27 1850, took over direction of county affairs from the commissioner's court of 1831-1850 and organized here the first board of supervisors. Erected by the LaSalle County Board of Supervisors 1950 — — Map (db m200088) HM
In the autumn of 1861 the valley before you, bounded by bluff, creek, and river, was known as Camp Hunter. Here on September 26, the 4th Illinois Cavalry mustered for duty, beginning military training and a three-year enlistment. White tents . . . — — Map (db m185004) HM
Christ Episcopal Church
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior
c. 1871 — — Map (db m198803) HM
Established as The Constitutionalist in 1844
The ninth oldest daily newspaper in the State of Illinois
Member
Small Newspaper Group, Inc.
With other publications in: Kankakee, Illinois; Moline, Illinois;
LaPorte, Indiana; Rock . . . — — Map (db m185044) HM
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and United States Senator Stephen A. Douglas took place in this park. Approximately 10,000 people gathered to hear the two candidates discuss the question of slavery in America. . . . — — Map (db m65299) HM
First Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Abraham Lincoln's first heated exchanged with Stephen A. Douglas on Aug 21, 1858 in Ottawa was received coolly by his advisors. They insisted Lincoln had treated Douglas entirely too "tenderly." . . . — — Map (db m65302) HM
This tablet marks the home of
John Hossáck
It was here he directed the underground
freedom of slaves 1859
Erected by
Illini Chapter D.A.R.
1947 — — Map (db m185011) HM
This historic artery of travel was begun in 1836 and finished in 1848. By carrying pioneers and their produce between Lake Michigan and the Illinois Valley, it figured largely in the development of northern Illinois. Superseded by the deep waterway . . . — — Map (db m185049) HM
Illinois Appellate Court
Third District
Formerly the Northern Grand Division
of the Illinois Supreme Court and the
Second District Appellate Court
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United . . . — — Map (db m198802) HM
In memory of W.R Foster (1863-1957)
Superintendent of LaSalle County schools for 40 years from 1907 to 1947.
Educator, civic leader and man outstanding, able, inspiring, helpful, humorous, and loyal-- who enriched the lives of hundreds . . . — — Map (db m198468) HM
In 1859, Jim Gray, a slave who escaped from Missouri, was apprehended in Illinois by slave hunters. Gray was taken to Ottawa for a hearing before Justice John Dean Caton of the Illinois Supreme Court's northern division.
On October 19, with a . . . — — Map (db m201759) HM
This courthouse was erected in 1881, 82, 83 being the fourth on this site. The first and second were of wood. The third of brick.
This cornerstone was laid by the Masonic Fraternity July 4, 1881.
The cost of the building was 127,127.01. . . . — — Map (db m198464) HM
Joseph Otis Glover could boast “Lincoln Slept Here” in a bedroom in his modest home at 810 Columbus St. Traveling political candidates often put up at the homes of supporters. Thus, when Lincoln arrived in Ottawa on August 21, 1858, for his . . . — — Map (db m185038) HM
On this site stood the Third LaSalle County Courthouse. Actually the second courthouse to be erected at this location, the Third LaSalle County Courthouse was completed in the latter part of 1841. It was a two-story brick structure, with imposing . . . — — Map (db m65303) HM
In honor of Stephen A Douglas. A great American who spoke on this site October 25, 1840 and September 13, 1854. He also debated the slavery extension issue with Abraham Lincoln August 21, 1858. His last talk in Ottawa was on October 8, 1860 as a . . . — — Map (db m200087) HM
[Center]
Dedicated to the
men and women of
our community who
served our country
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
1917 - 1973
Rest in Peace
[Left wing]
World War I
Adler, George • Anderson, . . . — — Map (db m185045) WM
On August 21, 1858, the first of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in Washington Square. Here ten thousand heard the two candidates debate for a seat in the United States Senate.
Principally, the great . . . — — Map (db m65325) HM
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. — — Map (db m82183) HM
