Casey in Clark County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Doty Railroad

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

1. Doty Railroad Marker

Inscription.

This is the original track that was in use from 1890-1938, measuring 30" in width.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 39° 17.914′ N, 87° 59.62′ W. Marker is in Casey, Illinois, in Clark County. It is at the intersection of SW 1st Street and West General Robey, on the right when traveling north on SW 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 W General Robey, Casey IL 62420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in the Wabash Valley.

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: World's Largest Mail Box (within shouting distance of this marker); The Development of Casey (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); You Are Not Forgotten (about 800 feet away); Casey (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Early Settlement of Cumberland (approx. ¾ mile away); Rev. John Doughty (approx. 0.8 miles away); "Large" Pizza Slicer (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Casey.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

2. Doty Railroad Marker

Doty Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 29, 2023

3. Doty Railroad Depot

The marker is behind the flatbed railroad car with the barrels.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.