Itasca in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Itasca Historical Depot
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 16, 2025
1. Itasca Historical Depot Marker
Dedicated September 26, 2013
Erected 1873, served as an active rail station until 1976
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 41° 58.263′ N, 88° 1.172′ W. Marker is in Itasca, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Catalpa Avenue near Irving Park Road (Illinois Route 19), on the right. The marker is in front of the south side of the Itasca Historical Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Catalpa Avenue, Itasca IL 60143, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Itasca Depot (a few steps from this marker); Milwaukee Road Locomotive Bell (a few steps from this marker); 01839 Milwaukee Road (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Wood Dale Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Old Mill (approx. 2 miles away); Outbuildings (approx. 2.2 miles away); Four Square Garden (approx. 2.2 miles away); E.H. Dieke Barn (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Itasca.
Also see . . .
1. Itasca Historical Depot Museum official sote. (Submitted on October 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Itasca Historical Depot Museum to reopen with new caboose in tow
this page online
3. Itasca Historical Depot Museum to reopen with new caboose in tow.
Excerpt: "The original Itasca Train Depot was erected in 1873, after Itasca founder Elijah Smith donated his own land and $400 to build the structure. The station remained in operation until 1976. Initially slated to be torn down, the depot was saved by the Itasca Historical Society and was moved about 900 feet to its current location at Irving Park Road and Catalpa Avenue, said Beth Rodriguez, public relations supervisor for the Itasca Park District."(Submitted on October 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 16, 2025
2. Itasca Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
