Owen Lovejoy House
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| Owen Lovejoy Homestead | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Location: | Princeton, Illinois |
| Built/Founded: | 1838 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | February 18, 1997[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | May 24, 1973[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 73000690 |
| Governing body: | Local |
Owen Lovejoy House, also known as Owen Lovejoy Homestead, was the home of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy. The home was part of the Underground Railroad. It contains a concealed compartment in which escaped slaves could be hidden.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.[1][3]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Owen Lovejoy Homestead. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Tim Hild (July 15, 1996), National Historic Landmark Nomination: Owen Lovejoy HousePDF (163 KiB), National Park Service and Accompanying 10 photos, exterior and interior, from 1996.PDF (958 KiB)
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