McLean in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McLean Centennial Marker
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
1. McLean Centennial Marker
To be opened, reviewed, and perpetuated in 1980 and every 25 years thereafter
Erected 1955.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list.
Location. 40° 18.879′ N, 89° 10.253′ W. Marker is in McLean, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of Park Street and South Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Street. Marker is located on the south end of the McLean Town Park. It faces towards the road and is surrounded by grass and a couple bushes. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Park Street, Mc Lean IL 61754, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dedicated to the Men and Women of Our Community (a few steps from this marker); WW I Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); 2016 Mural Dedication (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home on the Road (approx. Ό mile away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 2.3 miles away); Irish Monument (approx. 3.8 miles away); Funks Grove Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Laying the Hard Road (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup, Funks Grove, Illinois (was approx. 4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Village of McLean - History.
See this webpage from the Village of McLean that details information about the village's history. Includes several photos including the centennial marker's placement in 1955.
(Submitted on August 16, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
2. McLean Centennial Marker Left
The McLean Route 66 Mural can be seen in the background
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 16, 2026
3. McLean Centennial Marker Backside
Photographed by Unknown, September 9, 1955
4. McLean Centennial Marker being placed in Village Square Park
Photo courtesy of the Village of McLean
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
