Interim Content
Oquawka, Illinois
Summary
Village located on eastern bank of Mississippi River about 42 miles northeast of Nauvoo, Illinois. County seat. Terminus of Peoria and Oquawka Railroad. Population in 1858 about 2,500. JS twice hid from enemies at home of James Taylor a few miles northeast of village, Oct. 1842.
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- Town/City
- Oquawka
- County
- Henderson County
- State/Province
- Illinois
- Country:
- United States of America