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

Fourth Street

City of Warrenville Historic Area

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 6, 2026

1. Fourth Street Marker

Inscription. Fourth Street
Original street name
Plat of Julius M. Warren
Recorded 1844
Donor the Davalos Family

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 41° 49.084′ N, 88° 10.472′ W. Marker is in Warrenville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Warrenville Road and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west on Warrenville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28W332 Warrenville Road, Warrenville IL 60555, 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: Big Woods Road (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial Flagpole (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Street (about 600 feet away); Jackson Street (about 600 feet away); Albright Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Julius M. Warren’s Saw Mill and Warrenville’s Grist Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Leone Schmidt (approx. ¼ mile away); Gathering at the Gristmill (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenville.

Regarding Fourth Street. Fourth is one of two numbered streets that still remain in Warrenville. There is a Second Street on the east side of the DuPage River's West Branch.

Markers for Fourth Street and Big Woods Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 6, 2026

2. Markers for Fourth Street and Big Woods Road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.