National Historic Landmark

Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead

Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
Listed
May 23, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000690

About this property

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.

Location

Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
41.37355, -89.45135

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTBLACKSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead listed on the National Register?

Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead?

Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead?

The period of significance for Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead is recorded as the industrial era.

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