Near Chrisman in Edgar County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
One of The Original Milestones (# 97)
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
1. Marker for - One of The Original Milestones (# 97)
This stone was No. 97 which designated the number of miles from Vincennes.
Erected 1930 by Edgar County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 39° 46.133′ N, 87° 40.868′ W. Marker is near Chrisman, Illinois, in Edgar County. Marker is on Illinois Route 1 south of Grapevine Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chrisman IL 61924, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. One of The Original Milestones (# 93) (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pontiac Peace Treaty (approx. 5.1 miles away); Thy Wonderous Story, Illinois (approx. 7.1 miles away); Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (approx. 7.9 miles away); Dedicated to All Veterans (approx. 8.8 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 9.1 miles away); Operation Iraqi Freedom (approx. 9.1 miles away); Paris Illinois (approx. 9.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chrisman.
Regarding One of The Original Milestones (# 97).
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There is rich History within the story of this road. Starting with buffalo following the "well worn Buffalo Path" from Minnesota to the Kentucky "salt licks."
It was slowly and painfully cleared - eventually becoming "Hubbard's Trace." In 1835 the Illinois General Assembly ordered the "Vincennes to Chicago Road" to be surveyed. After a colorful life and adventures James Clayman, "the most reliable voice of the Rocky Mountain fur trade," became the Deputy County Surveyor of Vermilion County, Illinois. He was contracted to survey the new road, and placed upon it a "Mile Marker" at every mile along it. He followed "Hubbard's Trace" much of the way.
With the era of the automobile, came the "Dixie Highway" following most of the "Vincennes to Chicago" route from Chicago within the State of Illinois.
There are a limited number of these old "mile markers" yet in existence. Each should receive public recognition and to have their story told as part of the rich history of this roadway.
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
2. One of The Original Milestones (# 97)
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
3. Front View
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
4. Looking North
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
5. Looking South
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 21, 2008
6. Back View
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,716 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 21, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
