Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024
1. Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton Marker
His claim in 1840-41, included present downtown Glen Ellyn. By building a depot and water tank at his own expense, the Galena & Chicago Union RR made Newton's Station a stop in 1851.
Erected 1977 by The Village of Glen Ellyn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 41° 52.665′ N, 88° 4.012′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on North Main Street north of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1984 N Main St, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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: Mother Goose / Duck Duck Goose (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolworth's Five-&-Ten Cent Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Val and Rose Sikler Cobbler Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Flour Barrel Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); First Glen Ellyn Movie Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johansen Tower (about 300 feet away); A Creek Went Under Main Street Here
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Also see . . . Glen Ellyn Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.)
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024
2. Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
