Lewistown in Fulton County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Narrow Gauge Depot
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
1. Narrow Gauge Depot Marker
Completed early 1880's.
Later extended Havana to Galesburg
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 40° 23.831′ N, 90° 9.415′ W. Marker is in Lewistown, Illinois, in Fulton County. It is on West Washington Avenue east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 W Washington Ave, Lewistown IL 61542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fulton County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World Wars Memorial (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Veterans (about
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
2. Narrow Gauge Depot Marker
Marker is located at the Railroad Museum.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 22, 2025
3. Narrow Gauge Depot Marker
Side of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
