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

Schutt Mosaic

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

1. Schutt Mosaic Marker

Inscription. The Schutt mosaic was donated to the Museum by the City of Litchfield in September of 2020. Before arriving at the Museum, it was embedded in the entryway of the building located at 409 N. State Street.

William A. Schutt established the Schutt Hardware Company at that location in 1908. After 22 years, he sold the building to John Cartwright and Rex Gilley. On November 5, 1933, they sold the building to Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Johnson. They established Johnson Hardware Company which they operated until his death in November of 1945. Their daughter and son-in-law, Clifton & Betty Johnson Quarton purchased the store from Betty's mother and operated the business until 1979. The building was sold numerous times thereafter and housed several different types of businesses. It was razed in the spring of 2020.

Schutt Manufacturing Company, a nationally known manufacturer of athletic goods, was established by William A. Schutt at 424 W. Union Avenue in 1930 and later moved to Industrial Drive. Schutt announced it was closing the Litchfield facility in 2021.

This sign was made possible through a grant from the Elizabeth S. Baker Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2020.

Location. 39° 10.633′

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N, 89° 39.973′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery County. Marker is on West Kirkham Street east of Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling east. Marker is behind the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield IL 62056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Gustavus Lafferty (here, next to this marker); The Litchfield Car and Machine Company (a few steps from this marker); Litchfield's Wind Mill Factory (a few steps from this marker); Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Route 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vic Suhling Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Radiator Plant Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Litchfield Community High School 1924-1997 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

2. Schutt Mosaic Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 7, 2023

3. Schutt Mosaic Marker

Outside the Litchfield Route 66 Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.