Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020
1. "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural Marker
Designed by Bill Diaz of Pontiac, Illinois, the "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" mural captures the spirit of Atlanta's place on Rt. 66. Located approximately 150 miles from both Chicago and St. Louis, Atlanta occupies a central spot in the state where the road began. Bill Diaz designed this 20' x 6' mural on several large metal panels that were then framed together and mounted. The mural was completed in June 2003 during the "LetterRip on Rt. 66" gathering of approximately 100 Letterheads in Atlanta.
The Letterheads are a group of generous and free-spirited sign painters from across the United States and Canada who are interested in preserving the art of painting outdoor signs and murals.
Erected by Atlanta, Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 15.644′ N, 89° 13.908′ W. Marker was in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It could be reached from the intersection of
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Illinois and in Greater Springfield. It was also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Field Marker Stone (a few steps from this marker); Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (a few steps from this marker); Wheels of Fortune on 66 (a few steps from this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (a few steps from this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (a few steps from this marker); "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain (a few steps from this marker); "Palms Grill Cafι" Mural (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to the Atlanta Route 66 Park (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Field Marker Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1870 Atlanta Public School Stone
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020
2. "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural
Marker is mounted next to it.
More about this marker. Marker has limited historical information but is part of the Route 66 series.
Regarding "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural. Atlanta, Illinois, along with nearby village Funks Grove (9 miles northeast), are considered as the "mid-points" of Route 66 in Illinois.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020
3. Route 66 Park
Marker is located here, along with several local pieces of history.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
