Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Interurban Transportation
Illinois Lincoln Highway
With the onset of paved highways and steady increase in automobile ownership, traveling by car became a way of life allowing travelers' independence from this form of public transportation. Insufficient passengers, decreased revenue and dwindling track space caused the interurban rail system's decline, giving way to the automobile.
Image [showing Lockport Street through downtown Plainfield] provided by Debra Olsen
Erected by Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 41° 36.493′ N, 88° 12.713′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is at the intersection of Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) and Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street. Marker kiosk is in Settlers' Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24401 Lockport Street, Plainfield IL 60544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! (here, next to this marker); Village of Plainfield (here, next to this marker); Great American Crossroads in Illinois (here, next to this marker); E J & E Depot No. 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Boxcars (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caboose (about 300 feet away); Electric Park (about 600 feet away); Brownson-Martin House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.
Also see . . .
1. Joliet, Plainfield & Aurora Railway. (Submitted on April 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Interurban Railways Outside Chicago. Chicago Railfan entry (Submitted on April 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Drive the Historic Lincoln Highway. Trips into History entry (Submitted on April 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.