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

Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

1. Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural Marker

Inscription.
Inspiration for this mural comes from Atlanta's geographic location on Route 66, approximately 150 miles from both Chicago and St. Louis. Bill Diaz of Pontiac, IL designed the original mural in 2003 during "LetterRip on Route 66." The current mural, inspired by the original, was designed by Illinois State University Design Streak Studio students in 2022 during a collaboration with the City of Atlanta.

Erected by City of Atlanta, Illinois.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 40° 15.644′ N, 89° 13.908′ 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: 107 S E Race Street, Atlanta IL 61723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central

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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 Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Field Marker Stone (a few steps from this marker); Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (a few steps from this marker); Wheels of Fortune on 66 (a few steps from this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (a few steps from this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (a few steps from this marker); "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain (a few steps from this marker); "Palms Grill Café" Mural (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Atlanta High School Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural (was here, next to this marker but

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

2. Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural Marker

Marker is located at Atlanta's Route 66 Park.

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); Field Marker Stone (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (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); Drinking Fountain (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).

More about this marker. Marker replaced a previous one about the mural.

Regarding Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural. Atlanta, Illinois, along with nearby village Funks Grove (9 miles northeast), are considered as the "mid-points" of Route 66 in Illinois.

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 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.