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Lovejoy Memorial
The Lovejoy State Memorial of granite and bronze commemorates abolitionist newspaper editor, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob while defending his printing press at Alton on November 7, 1837. Lovejoy’s grave is located nearby.
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Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free Admission
- Hours
- 24-hr. access
- Address
- Alton City Cemetery, Monument Ave.
- Phone
- 217-785-1584
- Map
- Get Directions →
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