St. Charles in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Charles, Illinois

Destinations along the Lincoln Highway

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2024

1. St. Charles, Illinois Marker

Inscription. The Lincoln Highway provided travelers easy access to vacation getaways along its route and corridor. Eye-catching roadside advertising directed motorists to the cultural activities of St. Charles and the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities along the Fox Rover shorelines, located just off the highway. The city's tourism jewels, located in the heart of St. Charles were the lavish amenities of the famed Hotel Baker and the renowned entertainment appearing at the lush Arcada Theatre.

Erected by Illinois Lincoln Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list.

Location. 41° 54.843′ N, 88° 18.749′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Illinois, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Main Street (Illinois Route 64), on the right when traveling north on Riverside Avenue. The marker is affixed to the side of the building that houses Riverside Pizza & Pub. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 102 East Main Street, Saint Charles IL 60174, 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: Historic St. Charles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Legend of Charlemagne (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wild Rose Farm Bell (about 400 feet away); Shelby School Bell (about 400 feet away); Founders Wall and Eastside Gardens (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic St. Charles (about 800 feet away); Ēkwabet (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pottawatomi (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

More about this marker. The Lincoln Highway does indeed go through St. Charles, although

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2024

2. St. Charles, Illinois Marker

only through a couple of small portions of the city's southern edge, and not at the location of this marker. The Lincoln Highway's route through Kane County follows Illinois 31 north from Aurora to downtown Geneva, the city just south of St. Charles, from where it follows west on Illinois 38, which cuts through St. Charles's southern edge.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.