Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Bubbler" Drinking Fountain

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

1. "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain Marker

Inscription.
Take a sip of Atlanta's refreshing water and enjoy a "bubbler" fountain. 1894 brought drinking fountains into downtown, a convenience for "a thirsty public" and "man and beast" as mentioned in the Atlanta Argus.

Erected by City of Atlanta, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 40° 15.64′ N, 89° 13.919′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It can be reached from the intersection of South East Race Street and South West Arch Street. Marker is located at Atlanta's Route 66 Park, with several other markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 S E Race St, Atlanta IL 61723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois

and in Greater Springfield.

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

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and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wheels of Fortune on 66 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Field Marker Stone (a few steps from this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Atlanta High School Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (a few steps from this marker); Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural (a few steps from this marker); Atlanta Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Drinking Fountain (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Field Marker Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to the Atlanta Route 66 Park (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing);

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

2. "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain Marker

Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Atlanta High School Cornerstone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1870 Atlanta Public School Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. Marker replaced one that was titled "Drinking Fountain".

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

3. "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain Marker

Marker and fountain are located at Atlanta's Route 66 Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.