Ottawa Avenue Cemetery
| Ottawa Avenue Cemetery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Established | 1847 |
| Location | Ottawa, Illinois |
The Ottawa Avenue Cemetery is located in Ottawa, Illinois. It was founded as the Ottawa Cemetery Association in 1847 by George H. Norris and was incorporated in 1865.[1]
Notable burials
- William D. Boyce (1858–1929), social reformer and founder of the Boy Scouts of America
- William Cullen (1826–1914), US Congressman
- Douglas Hapeman (1839–1905), Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient
- George Marsh (1836–1915) Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient
References
- ^ "History". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2008.