Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Growmark

Founding date: 1927

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026

1. Growmark Marker

Inscription.
(Growmark, Inc. itself was established through consolidation of Illinois Grain Corporation and FS Service, Inc. in 1980) Established in 1927, the Growmark system is an agricultural cooperative serving farmers and member co-ops across the U.S. and Canada. Built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation, Growmark provides essential services including seed, crop nutrients, fuel, and agronomic expertise. It continues to support the growth and sustainability of American agriculture through a trusted cooperative system.

Mission statement: To improve the long-term profitability of our member-owners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 40° 29.905′ N, 88° 57.474′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It can be reached from the intersection of Towanda Avenue and Jersey Avenue. Marker is located at the north side of the parking lot of the IAA building, off of Towanda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Illinois.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Illinois Farm Bureau (here, next to this marker); IAA Credit Union (here, next to this marker); Country Financial (here, next to this marker); Country Financial and Illinois Agricultural Association Centennials (here, next to this marker); Prairie Farms (here, next to this marker); IAA Foundation (here, next to this marker); Old Soldiers' Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Camelback Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.

Regarding Growmark. Growmark is usually stylized in all caps.

Also see . . .
1. Growmark (official website). (Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Growmark on Wikipedia.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026

2. Growmark Marker

(Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026

3. Growmark Marker

Marker is on the left, between the two markers

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.