Milton Pope Suite
Sleep Like a Revolutionary
The Milton Pope Suite is more than just luxurious accommodation—it’s a historical journey tracing back to the era of the American Revolution. This spacious suite features a majestic King bed and two charming canopy single beds, ideal for families or travelers looking for a room that's steeped in both comfort and history.
Ancestral Honors
Named in homage to Milton Pope, whose family history reverberates with the echoes of the Revolutionary period, the suite is a celebration of a lineage marked by struggle, triumph, and indomitable spirit. Experience the rich ancestry of a family that fought for American independence, traversed states, and thrived through the centuries.
Modern Luxuries
Although rooted in history, the suite spares no modern amenity. Revel in a bathroom that offers a soothing shower, perfect for washing away a day of exploration or introspection.
Step into a Legacy
Staying in the Milton Pope Suite offers a unique and meaningful experience. Whether you’re tracing your own family roots, or simply appreciate the weight and richness of history, the suite stands as an invitation to connect with the past while enjoying the luxuries of the present.
Come, be a part of a story that spans generations and geographies. Book your stay in the Milton Pope Suite at The Pope House BnB today.
The Ultimate in a Heritage Vacation
Milton Pope
Milton Pope was born in the township of Miller in LaSalle county, June 5, 1852, and spent the years of his boyhood in a manner common to country lads, a portion of his time being devoted to the acquisition of knowledge in the district schools of the period. Subsequently it was his privilege to attend school in Oberlin, Ohio, for about two years.
Returning to his old home in LaSalle county he continued to follow the occupation to which he had been reared until 1891, when he retired from active agricultural labors. He carried on farming along very progressive lines and managed his business affairs so capably that he won thereby very creditable and desirable success.
Mr. Pope was a director in the First National Bank of Ottawa, negotiating loans and attending to his other business interests. On the 24th of November, 1897, Mr. Pope married Miss Cora J. Pickens, of Ottawa, a daughter of James H. and Clementine L. Pickens, old and respected citizens of that city.
Cora's father was a grandson of Henry Pickens, who was born in Middleton, Massachusetts, June 18, 1785, and came to Otter Creek, LaSalle county, in 1839, accompanied by his wife, Mercy Pierce Pickens. He died in 1844, leaving a son, James, who married Eliza Chase. James Pickens and his wife came from Massachusetts to Illinois in 1838, traveling the entire distance in a wagon and accompanied by their aged grandmothers, Mrs. Abia Hathaway, who died a few years later, at the age of eighty-nine years.
Milton's wife, Cora Pickens was born July 13, 1860, in Ottawa, acquired a liberal education and is well qualified to grace any station in life to which she may be called. He and his wife enjoyed the high regard of many warm friends, and all who pass beneath the portals of their pleasant home enjoy there a most gracious hospitality.
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Legacy: Feel the richness of a family story that spans from the Revolutionary War to the establishment of LaSalle County.
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Comfort: Unwind in a King bed or retreat to one of the cozy canopy single beds after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.
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Convenience: Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family adventure, this suite offers something for everyone.
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