Gurnee in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rue Le Dodge

Six Flags Great America 50

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 19, 2026

1. Rue Le Dodge Marker

Inscription. Rue Le Dodge has been a staple of Six Flags Great America since the park first opened on May 29, 1976, debuting as one of its original attractions. Located in Orleans Place, this classic bumper-car ride was manufactured by Soli and features a 6,455-square-foot arena where guests have been bumping, dodging, and laughing for decades. Its bright lineup of red, orange, and yellow cars has made it a family favorite, offering both nostalgia and timeless fun. Today, Rue Le Dodge continues to operate much as it did on opening day, preserving its place as one of the park's longest-running and most beloved experiences.

Erected 2026 by Six Flags Great America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1976.

Location. 42° 22.205′ N, 87° 56.064′ W. Marker is in Gurnee, Illinois, in Lake County. It can be reached from Six Flags Drive half a mile south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132). The marker is near the entrance to Rue Le Dodge at Six Flags Great America. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee IL 60031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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: Silver Anniversary Horse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Columbia (about 400 feet away); Columbia Carousel (about 400 feet away); Whizzer (about 700 feet away); Batman The Ride (about 700 feet away); Whizzer Roller Coaster (about 700 feet away); DC Super-Villains Swing (about 800 feet away); Aquaman Splashdown (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gurnee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Columbia (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This is one of several historical

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 19, 2026

2. Rue Le Dodge Marker

markers erected by Six Flags Great America in honor of the park's 50th anniversary. The park opened as Great America on May 29, 1976.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.