Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the Ariston Restaurant on the Original Route 66
Site 3
— Carlinville Historic Site —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
1. Site of the Ariston Restaurant on the Original Route 66 Marker
A hallmark of Route 66 in Illinois, the Ariston Café was originally established in Carlinville in 1924.
Continue to Trail 1 or Trail 2 to Site 4. Continue east down East Main Street to 210 East Main Street.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 16.78′ N, 89° 52.86′ W. Marker is in Carlinville, Illinois, in Macoupin County. Marker is at the intersection of East Side Square (Illinois Route 4) and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on East Side Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 232 East Side Square, Carlinville IL 62626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of the Ariston Cafe, 1924 (here, next to this marker); Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Loomis House/Loehr's Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Loomis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Circling The Square (within
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023
2. Site of the Ariston Restaurant on the Original Route 66 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
