Milton Township in Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Glen Ellyn's First Train

Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 29, 2024

1. Glen Ellyn's First Train Marker

Inscription.

Glen Ellyn's train service began October 24, 1849, when a Galena & Chicago Union railway train puffed through on its way to Wheaton. pulled by a famous 10-ton wood burning engine, The Pioneer, the train was escorted through the village by a throng of excited drum beating fife-playing residents led by Dr. Lewey Q. Newton, who carried the stars and stripes. Dr. Newton erected the original depot and water tank at his own expense. The station bore his name until 1851, when it was renamed Danby to avoid confusion with another town and post office named Newton.

Erected by Village of Glen Ellyn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1849.

Location. 41° 52.592′ N, 88° 3.899′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is in Milton Township. It is on Crescent Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 551 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also

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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: Mansion House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away); Prince Castle Ice Cream Shop (about 400 feet away); McChesney Store (about 400 feet away); House Built in 1856 (about 500 feet away); Duane Street School (about 500 feet away); McChesney & Miller Grocery Store (about 500 feet away); Glen Ellyn (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . The Pioneer Locomotive. (Submitted on June 29, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.)

Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, June 29, 2024

2. Glen Ellyn's First Train Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.