Morris in Grundy County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Interurban Station
1911
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 30, 2023
1. Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Interurban Station Marker
Commercial Historic District
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 41° 21.776′ N, 88° 25.417′ W. Marker is in Morris, Illinois, in Grundy County. Marker is at the intersection of East Benton Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on East Benton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Liberty St, Morris IL 60450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gebhard Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frank Bros. Clothing Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grundy County National Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grundy County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Pole (approx. 0.4 miles away); The County Seat of Grundy County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grundy County World War I Memorial
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Morris Downtown Commercial Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes the depot and was listed in 2006. (Prepared by Pam Wilson and Debbie Steffes; via National Archives) (Submitted on January 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Chicago Ottawa & Peoria – The Illinois Valley Railway. The Chicago Ottawa & Peoria Railway was but one of the many electric interurban companies throughout the United States that developed after the turn of the century. (Stephen M. Scalzo, Hicks Locomotive & Car Works, Illinois Railway Museum) (Submitted on January 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 30, 2023
2. Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Interurban Station Marker
Marker is at the right corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
