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

Glen Ellyn

1992

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2025

1. Glen Ellyn Marker

Inscription. This plaque honors the centennial of the 1892 naming of Glen Ellyn chosen to reflect the beauty of area glens and Lake Ellyn, built by Thomas Hill and named for his wife. Settled in 1834 as Babcock's Grove, this village was also known as Stacy's Corners, Newton Station, Danby and Prospect Park.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 41° 52.585′ N, 88° 4.002′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Crescent Boulevard, in the median on Main Street. The marker is affixed to a planter in the center of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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: Danby House (a few steps from this marker); Danby House Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Mansion House (a few steps from this marker); Fleming's Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); DuPage Co. State Bank / Glen Ellyn Township High School 1916-1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Railroad Depot

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Ellyn's Great Fire of 1891 Started Here (within shouting distance of this marker); McChesney Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . Early History of Glen Ellyn. From the Glen Ellyn Historical Society. (Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2025

2. Glen Ellyn Marker

The marker is on the median in the middle of the intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.