Owen Lovejoy House

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Owen Lovejoy Homestead
(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

  1. ^ a b Owen Lovejoy Homestead. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ 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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