Crandall in Illinois (1843-1877)

Prudence Crandall lived more of her life in Illinois than in any other state, yet this is the period of her life for which we have the least material evidence. I am completing an article about this conundrum. Follow this page for more information.

In June of 2022, I traveled to Troy Grove, Illinois, and spoke at the dedication of an Illinois Historical Marker in Crandall's honor. The pictures below are from that event, held on June 25, 2002.

Elise Ellingham and me at the sign

Chuck Stanley and Amanda at the sign

Elise Ellingham gave a great, rousing speech at the dedication of the sign

Chuck Stanley spoke at the dedication of the sign

The assembled multitudes in Troy Grove