Sauk Village in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sauk Village
Photographed By Brian Scott
1. Photo Wanted - Marker Currently Missing
Portions of the Lincoln Highway were first established by identifying existing roads to be paved. The Sauk Trail from the eastern Illinois border westbound through Sauk Village was designated as a section of the original route, including the Kalvelage Bridge. It served as a major road on daily commutes across the Illinois-Indiana state line, essential to the farmers transporting dairy, children going to school and tourists traveling into the city. In the early highway days as automobile traffic decreased, motorists often had to share the bridge with local livestock.Erected 2012 by Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list.
Location. 41° 29.504′ N, 87° 33.334′ W. Marker is in Sauk Village, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker is on Sauk Trail Plaza, 0.2 miles Torrence Avenue,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Lincoln Highway / The "Ideal Section" (approx. 2.4 miles away in Indiana); St. John Township School District #2 (approx. 3½ miles away in Indiana); Chicago Heights (approx. 4.1 miles away); Dedicated to Adam Brown (approx. 4.3 miles away); Site of Absolem Wells Cabin (approx. 4.6 miles away); Camp Thornton #2605 and the Civil Conservation Corps (approx. 5 miles away); Park Forest, Illinois (approx. 6½ miles away); Washington Park Racetrack (approx. 6.7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2021, by Kevin B of Chicago, Illinois. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide shot of the marker in context. • A photo of the marker. • Can you help?
