Billy Sunday postcard from Havana, Illinois chautauqua (c 1908)

There seems to be no record of Sunday hosting an evangelistic campaign at Havana, Illinois. This postcard is titled “Billy Sunday addressing 4,000 people at Chautauqua, Havana, Illinois.”

This appearance was part of the broader Chautauqua movement, which brought religious, educational, and cultural programming to communities across the United States.​

While Havana isn’t listed among the cities where Sunday held his major revival campaigns, his participation in the Chautauqua there reflects his widespread influence and the popularity of his preaching style. These events often featured prominent speakers and were significant cultural gatherings in early 20th-century America.

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Author: Kraig McNutt

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