National Register of Historic Places
Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead
Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead is a historic place in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000690.
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Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead
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About this place
What is Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead?
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. It is open seasonally or by appointment for tours.
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Listing details
- Name
- Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead
- City
- Princeton
- County
- Bureau County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- May 24, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73000690
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.37355, -89.45135
When was Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead listed on the National Register?
Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1973.
Where is Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead located?
Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead is located in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois at approximately 41.37355, -89.45135. See the map above.
Is Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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