The Lovejoy Homestead is a historic house museum and a significant Underground Railroad station, once home to abolitionist and congressman, Owen Lovejoy. Built in 1938, the home features period furnishings and a hidden compartment for hiding escaped slaves, reflecting Lovejoy’s anti-slavery activism. Designated a National Historical Landmark, the site also includes the 1849 Colton One-Room Schoolhouse and offers tours that highlight its role in the abolitionist movement. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides and covers the house’s history, its role in the Underground Railroad, and Lovejoy’s life.