Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mineral Springs
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024
1. Mineral Springs Marker
Five springs believed to have health benefits were located near this site, and even the mud around them was supposed to soothe aching limbs.
In August, 1892, the springs were covered by a tall, wooden canopy. Later, a brick wall around an octagonal base was added, along with pipes and marble basins. These springs, and the nearby Apollo Spring, were extolled as "among the best in the world" and enhanced Glen Ellyn's attractiveness as a place to live and to vacation.
Erected by The Village of Glen Ellyn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1892.
Location. 41° 53.172′ N, 88° 3.391′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Riford Road south of Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 735 Riford Rd, 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. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glen Ellyn's "Perry" Mastodon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake Ellyn Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lake Ellyn Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Glen Ellyn's First Baseball Game (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of First Log Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Duchon Field (approx. half a mile away); Moses Stacy Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Stacy’s Tavern (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.
Also see . . . The History of Glen Ellyn's Five Mineral Springs. (Submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.)
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024
2. Mineral Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 42 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.
