Litchfield in Montgomery County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Ariston Café, Litchfield, Illinois

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2019

1. The Ariston Café, Litchfield, Illinois Marker

Inscription. Satisfying local patrons and international travelers since 1924, this landmark stop continues to attract diners who "remember where good food is served"

Route 66 Roadside Attraction Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing

Erected by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.

Location. 39° 10.657′ N, 89° 40.019′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery County. It is on Old Rte 66 N, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield IL 62056, 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 walking distance of this marker: Fine Dining on Rte 66 (a few steps from this marker); The Vic Suhling Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Route 66 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The American Radiator Plant Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Litchfield Car and Machine Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Schutt Mosaic (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Litchfield Community High School 1924-1997 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.

The Ariston Café image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2019

2. The Ariston Café

Marker is not shown in the picture, as it is posted on the right side of the brick building

Ariston Café plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2019

3. Ariston Café plaques

NRHP and Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on April 1, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.