Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, Memorial monument in Alton, United States
The 110-foot granite monument features a central spire topped with a bronze winged figure and two side shafts crowned with bronze eagles.
Erected in 1897, the monument honors newspaper editor Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed in 1837 while defending his printing press against pro-slavery attackers.
The memorial incorporates bronze reliefs on all four sides of its base, depicting scenes from Lovejoy's life and his fight for press freedom.
Located in Alton Cemetery on Monument Avenue, the site remains open to visitors from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The monument includes a stone whispering wall where visitors can hear sounds from the opposite side through the curved bench structure.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 38.89016,-90.16590
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:56
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