Litchfield in Montgomery County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Roy Bost
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 8, 2025
1. William Roy Bost Marker
William Roy Bost came to Litchfield in the winter of 1903-1904
He owned several businesses over the years including a farm implement and buggy business. For more information, visit the display inside the museum.
Wagon donated by two local farmers who wish to remain anonymous.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 10.617′ N, 89° 39.99′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Illinois, in Montgomery County. It is on Old Route 66 North west of West Kirkham Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in front of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield IL 62056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also 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 walking distance of this marker: The Litchfield Community High School 1924-1997 (here, next to this marker); The American Radiator Plant Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker); Route 66 (a few steps from this marker); Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center (a few steps from this marker); The Vic Suhling Sign (a few steps from this marker); The Litchfield Car and Machine Company
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 8, 2025
2. William Roy Bost Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 8, 2025
3. William Roy Bost Marker
In front of the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
