Atlanta in Logan County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Field Marker Stone
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026
1. Field Marker Stone Marker
This field marker once stood as a property line marker for a farm field adjacent to South Martin Street in Atlanta. Concrete markers such as this marked the rural countryside, designating property lines.
Erected by City of Atlanta, Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 15.639′ N, 89° 13.913′ 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 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 Culture and also the Northwest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (here, next to this marker); Wheels of Fortune on 66 (here, next to this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (here, next to this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Atlanta High School Cornerstone (a few steps from this marker); "Bubbler" Drinking Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural (a few steps from this marker); "Palms Grill Cafι" Mural (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Other markers no longer nearby. Field Marker Stone (has been replaced with this marker); Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to the Atlanta Route 66 Park (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); 1870 Atlanta Public School Stone (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026
2. Field Marker Stone Marker
Located at Atlanta's Route 66 Park.
More about this marker. Marker replaced one with the same name.
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 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
