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

J.M. Judy & Sons Mural

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

1. J.M. Judy & Sons Mural Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1867, this prairie brick building nicknamed "Union Hall" holds the title as one of the oldest buildings in Atlanta. Throughout the decades, many businesses opened and closed, including J.M. Judy & Sons, a grocery store, in the 1890s.

Bill Diaz of Pontiac, IL drew inspiration from a photo from the early 1900s with the original mural which also graced this side of the building. The mural was completed in June 2002 during "Route 66 Firecracker Walldog Jam."

Erected by City of Atlanta, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2002.

Location. 40° 15.622′ N, 89° 13.899′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of Southwest Arch Street and Northwest Race Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Arch Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 SW Arch 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

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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 Atlanta High School Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); 1870 Public School Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Being the First: African-Americans in Atlanta (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Field Marker Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlanta Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheels of Fortune on 66 (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway on Illinois's Mother Road Mural (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. "J.M. Judy & Son's" Mural (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 16, 2026

2. J.M. Judy & Sons Mural Marker

with another marker now near it); Atlanta High School Cornerstone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1870 Atlanta Public School Stone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Knights of Pythias "Memorial Tree" Stone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Field Marker Stone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to the Atlanta Route 66 Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Library Clock Tower (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois' Mother Road" Mural (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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