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- Place Types Museum
- Address 905 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356, USA
- Coordinate 41.3715196,-89.4491948
- Website http://owenlovejoyhomestead.com/
- Rating 4.4
- Compound Code 9HC2+J8 Princeton, IL, USA
Openning hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Saturday 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM
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Currently closed due to COVID 19 regulationsnnA Former Station on the Underground Railroad, the Lovejoy Homestead is located at the eastern edge of Princeton, Illinois, and was the home of the Denham and Lovejoy families for nearly 100 years.nnReverend Lovejoy was its most famous resident and occupied the house from 1838 until his death in 1864. Lovejoy was prominent in the abolition movement and the Underground Railroad, a founder of the Illinois and national Republican party, and a congressional leader.nnLovejoy is perhaps best known for his role in the Underground Railroad. As an outspoken abolitionist, he openly proclaimed his willingness to assist fugitive slaves. His involvement made this house one of the most important stations on the Underground Railroad in Illinois. The Owen Lovejoy Home now belongs to the City of Princeton and was opened as a museum in 1972. The United States Secretary of the Interior declared the property a National Historic Landmark in 1997.nnAlso located on the Lovejoy Homestead property is the one room Colton Schoolhouse. It was moved from its original location 2.5 miles east to the Homestead in 1971.
One of my favorite plans to visit when I'm in town
Wonderful for the whole family.... so much to learn.
Thank you to Paul (the Docent) for being a great and knowledgeable host!
A great historical tour to learn about Owen Lovejoy and how the underground railroad worked in Illinois!
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