Near Decatur in Macon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Whitley Mill and Dam

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

1. Whitley Mill and Dam Marker

Inscription. Erected in this area circa 1843 by Shelton G. Whitley. He was later joined by his brother, James Whitley, who helped him operate the mill for many years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 39° 48.278′ N, 89° 5.917′ W. Marker is near Decatur, Illinois, in Macon County. It can be reached from South Lincoln Memorial Parkway. Marker located in "Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial" off of South Lincoln Memorail Parkway. Follow the 'Park' road all the way back (good road - plenty parking) - - Boulder will be on right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur IL 62521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Home in Illinois of Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); First Home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Lincoln Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lincoln National Memorial Highway (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lincoln’s First Illinois Home (approx. 2.8 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Water Fountain

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(approx. 6.8 miles away); Getting There from Here (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.

Boulder with Whitley Mill and Dam Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

2. Boulder with Whitley Mill and Dam Marker

Whitley Mill and Dam Marker - Under a Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

3. Whitley Mill and Dam Marker - Under a Tree

It is very wteep down hill behind boulder image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, October 4, 2008

4. It is very wteep down hill behind boulder

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,571 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.