Pontiac in Livingston County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Division Street Bridge
66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
1. Historic Division Street Bridge Marker
The original bridge was built in 1926 as part of Route 4. On November 11, 1926, the alignment of Route 4 through Pontiac became US Route 66. In early days, the highways were marked with paint using a stencil on utility poles and on bridge end posts. Somehow this 1926 stencilized image survived. This is very rare
In 2005, Livingston County rebuilt the bridge. They preserved and reattached the original end posts and duplicated the railing style. Saving and reusing the end posts of a bridge had never been done before.
In 2007 the stencilized image was restored to its original 1926 appearance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 53.288′ N, 88° 38.006′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston County. It is on North Division Street north of West Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1125 N Division St, Pontiac IL 61764, 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: Patrolling "Bloody 66" (approx. Ό mile away); The Home of Jason and Elizabeth Strevell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln Visits Strevell
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Another marker is no longer nearby. A Bridge to the Past (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
2. Historic Division Street Bridge Marker
Other part of the marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
3. Historic Division Street Bridge Marker
Wide view of the marker with the bridge
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
4. Route 4 Stencilized
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
