The courageous legacy of Elijah P. Lovejoy, an abolitionist newspaper editor killed in 1837 while defending his printing press from an anti-abolitionist mob, provides powerful reminders of principled ...

The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument stands tall, honoring the abolitionist newspaper editor who was killed while defending his printing press from an anti-abolitionist mob in 1837. It’s a powerful reminder ...

The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument stands as a solemn reminder of the abolitionist newspaper editor who was murdered by a pro-slavery mob in 1837 while ... drawing leaf-peepers who find the river valley’s ...

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument Revitalized in Alton. Submitted by IDNR. April 1, 2025 3:48 PM April 2, 2025 9:08 AM Listen to the story. Your device does not support the audio.

Graffiti has damaged the 5th Street entrance to the Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument in Alton. The spray painting appears to be letters and other markings but no discernable words.

Abolitionist printer Elijah P. Lovejoy came to Alton to print and distribute ... a monument marks the site of the duel between Abraham Lincoln and then-state auditor James Shields, who found ...

Lovejoy Memorial Board members Bonnie Fox and Edmond Gray lay a wreath at the Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, during the Lovejoy Day ceremony in Alton City Cemetery. David ...

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ALTON - Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, ...

Sites visited on the tours include the historic Rocky Fork Church, the Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, the Miles Davis Statue and more. “These tours really bring to life the Black History of our region ...

It is also home to the iconic Elijah P. Lovejoy monument, the tallest monument in Illinois, honoring this famed abolitionist minister and newspaper publisher.

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