Tampico in Whiteside County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

126 Main Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 126 Main Street Marker

Inscription.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
ca. 1899

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 41° 37.82′ N, 89° 47.172′ W. Marker is in Tampico, Illinois, in Whiteside County. It is on South Main Street (Illinois Route 172) south of West Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 S Main St, Tampico IL 61283, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: 124 Main Street (here, next to this marker); 122 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 119 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 117 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 113 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Tampico – Birthplace of President Reagan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampico.

Regarding 126 Main Street. Excerpt from the National register nomination for the Tampico Main Street Historic District, which includes this building:

126 S. Main was constructed in 1899 by A. J . Glassburn, son of town founder John W. Glassburn. A. J. Glassburn was mayor of Tampico (1882-1885, 1887-1893, 1901-1902) and president of the Tampico State Bank, which occupied this building (1899-1931). Tampico National Bank occupied the building from 1957 until moving into their new building. It currently houses a lumber and hardware store.

Also see . . . Tampico Main Street Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. 126 Main Street Marker

National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1982. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.