Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator

Atlanta, Illinois

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020

1. J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Marker

Inscription. This grain elevator was built between April and August 1904 by a local farmer and grain dealer, J.H. Hawes. This restored elevator demonstrates the general handling and storage of grain of that era. Grain was dumped into a pit and, by a system of belts and pulleys powered by a single cylinder engine, was elevated to storage bins and eventually moved out to rail cars.

Erected 2001 by Illinois State Organization, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Robert W. Mitchler, State Regent 1999-2001.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1904.

Location. 40° 15.637′ N, 89° 14.008′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It is on 1st Street south of NW Race Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the entrance of J.H. Hawes Elevator museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105-211 1st St, Atlanta IL 61723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Central Illinois

and in Greater Springfield.

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: The J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum (a few steps from this marker); Scale House #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome #1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine House #5 (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Hieronymus Lot Marker Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Box Car #6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlanta Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Atlanta Public Library-Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on March 4, 2001.

Also see . . . J.H. Hawes Elevator on Wikipedia. Added to the National Register of Historic

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020

2. J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Marker

Places (#91000571) in 1991, it is the only restored wooden grain elevator in Illinois on the NRHP. (Submitted on December 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 28, 2020

3. J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator Marker

Marker is on the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.