Owen Lovejoy House
Historic house in Illinois, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Owen Lovejoy House is a historic house museum on East Peru Street in Princeton, Illinois. Built in 1838, it was for many years home to Owen Lovejoy (1811–1864), a prominent abolitionist and congressman. Lovejoy, the brother of martyred abolitionist, Elijah Lovejoy, was an open operator of shelter and support on the Underground Railroad, and his house contains a concealed compartment in which escaped slaves could be hidden. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.[2][3] It is open seasonally or by appointment for tours.
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Owen Lovejoy Homestead | |
Location | Peru St. (U.S. Route 6), Princeton, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°22′18″N 89°26′55″W |
Built | 1838 (1838) |
NRHP reference No. | 73000690 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 24, 1973[1] |
Designated NHL | February 18, 1997[2] |
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