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Lincoln Highway Historical Markers

Once the Nation's premier highway, it helped spur the development of enduring highways around the country.
 
By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009
Duarte Garage Marker and Lincoln Highway Sign
1 ► California, Alameda County, Livermore — Duarte Garage — Built 1915 —
Near Pine Street near L Street.
2 ► California, Alameda County, Livermore — Duarte Garage — Built Circa 1915 by F.H. Duarte —
On Portola Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
3 ► California, Contra Costa County, San Pablo — 512 — The Lincoln Highway in San Pablo —
On San Pablo Avenue at Church Lane, on the left when traveling north on San Pablo Avenue.
4 ► California, El Dorado County, El Dorado Hills — 699 — Mormon Tavern — Overland Pony Express Route - California —
On PG&E-Clarksville Sub-Station Road, on the right when traveling west.
5 ► California, Nevada County, Truckee — Donner Pass — Who Passed This Way —
On Donner Pass Road (Old Highway 40).
6 ► California, Nevada County, Truckee — Donner Summit Canyon History —
On Donner Pass Road near Edie Court, on the right when traveling east.
7 ► California, Nevada County, Truckee — Lincoln Highway Through Truckee —
On Bridge Street at Jibboom Street, on the left when traveling north on Bridge Street.
8 ► California, Placer County, Auburn — Lincoln Highway —
On Ophir Road near Werner Road, on the right when traveling west.
9 ► California, Placer County, Cisco Grove — The Lincoln Highway —
Near Hampshire Rocks Road.
10 ► California, Placer County, Emigrant Gap — 4 — Lincoln Highway — Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass —
On Hampshire Rocks Road, on the left when traveling east.
11 ► California, Sacramento County, Elk Grove — The Lincoln Highway —
Near East Stockton Boulevard.
12 ► California, Sacramento County, Rancho Cordova — The Lincoln Highway — "America's First Transcontinental Road" —
Near Mills Station Road west of Mather Field Road, on the right when traveling west.
13 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Lincoln Park — Western Terminus of the Lincoln Highway —
On 34th Avenue near El Camino del Mar, on the left when traveling south.
14 ► California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop — America's First Coast-to-Coast Road — Historic Lincoln Highway —
On Harlan Road at Thomsen Road on Harlan Road.
15 ► California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — Lincoln Highway — 1913 1928 —
On 11th Street (California Route 205) near North McArthur Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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16 ► California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — Lincoln Highway — 1913 - 1928 —
On 11th Street (California Route 205) east of Cable Road, on the right when traveling west.
17 ► California, Solano County, Vacaville — Lincoln Highway —
On 490 Merchant Street.
18 ► California, Yolo County, Davis — Davis Subway — Richards Blvd. Underpass —
Near Richards Boulevard 0.5 miles south of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
19 ► California, Yolo County, Davis — Lincoln Highway Marker —
On Russell Boulevard at B Street, on the left when traveling west on Russell Boulevard.
20 ► California, Yolo County, Davis — Lincoln Highway Marker —
Near Russell Boulevard at Arthur Street, on the left when traveling west.
21 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — Zero Milestone — President's Park —
On E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest.
22 ► Illinois, Cook County, Blue Island — Dixie Highway connected Chicago to Miami in the early days of automobile travel — Blue Island: from 1830s pioneer trading post to bustling metropolis —
On Western Avenue north of York Street, on the left when traveling south.
23 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago Heights — Chicago Heights — Illinois —
On East Lincoln Highway (East 14th Street) (U.S. 30) at Lowe Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Lincoln Highway (East 14th Street).
24 ► Illinois, Cook County, Park Forest — Park Forest, Illinois — Proclamation of Route of The Lincoln Highway —
On Victory Drive just west of Lester Road, on the right when traveling west.
25 ► Illinois, Cook County, Sauk Village — Sauk Village — Sauk Trail was the Original Route of the Lincoln Highway — The Route Included Kalvelage Bridge —
On Sauk Trail, on the right when traveling east.
26 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta — Illinois Lincoln Highway — The First Seedling Mile in the Country —
Near Malta Road (County Highway 31) 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Highway (State Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
27 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Mobilizing the Country Changed Society —
Near Malta Road (County Highway 31) 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Highway (State Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
28 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta — Malta — The Seedling Mile — The Lincoln Highway in Illinois —
On Jefferson Street at North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
29 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta, Malta Township — Lincoln Highway — Village of Malta — Putting Malta on the map —
Near Malta Road (County Highway 31) 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Highway (State Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
30 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta, Malta Township — Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile —
Near Malta Road (County Highway 31) 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Highway (State Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
31 ► Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta, Malta Township — The Lincoln Highway – The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
Near Malta Road (County Highway 31) 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Highway (State Route 38), on the left when traveling north.
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32 ► Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — The City of Lights — Aurora, Illinois —
On North Broadway (Illinois Route 25) just north of East New York Street, on the right when traveling south.
33 ► Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — The Lincoln Highway — Amenities Along The Highway — Geneva, Illinois —
On State Street (Illinois Route 38) at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on State Street.
34 ► Illinois, Kane County, Maple Park — Lincoln Highway — Maple Park —
On Willow Street just east of West County Line Road, on the right when traveling east.
35 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora — Exposition Park —
On Airport Road at Lincolnway Street on Airport Road.
36 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora — Illinois Lincoln Highway — "Do a Good Turn Daily" —
On Lincolnway Street (Illinois Route 31) at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on Lincolnway Street.
37 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora — Lincoln Highway — Village of North Aurora — Exposition Park Caters to Highway Tourists —
On Lincolnway Street (Illinois Route 31) at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on Lincolnway Street.
38 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora — North Aurora — Entertainment along the Lincoln Highway —
On Airport Road at Lincolnway Street ( Route 31), on the right when traveling west on Airport Road.
39 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora — The Lincoln Highway - the nation’s first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
On Lincolnway Street (Illinois Route 31) at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on Lincolnway Street.
40 ► Illinois, Kane County, North Aurora, Aurora Township — Illinois Lincoln Highway — At the Heart —
On Lincolnway Street at Airport Road, on the right when traveling south on Lincolnway Street.
41 ► Illinois, Kane County, St. Charles — St. Charles, Illinois — Destinations along the Lincoln Highway —
On Riverside Avenue at Main Street ( Route 64), on the right when traveling north on Riverside Avenue.
42 ► Illinois, Kendall County, Oswego — Oswego, Illinois —
On Main Street north of Washington Street (U.S. 34), on the right when traveling south.
43 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — Creston — Lincoln Highway Water Fountains —
On North Main Street just north of West North Street, on the left when traveling north.
44 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Paved roads lifted Illinois out of the mud —
On North Main Street just north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
45 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Water Fountains Along the Way —
On North Main Street just north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
46 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — Lincoln Highway — Village of Creston — A town of celebration —
On North Main Street north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
47 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — The Lincoln Highway - The nation’s first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
On North Main Street just north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
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48 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Creston — The Water Fountain and Mile Marker Below —
On North Main Street at West North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
49 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Oregon — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Architecture Along the Highway —
On West Washington Street (Illinois Route 64) just east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
50 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Oregon — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Art Along the Highway —
On West Washington Street (Illinois Route 64) just east of South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
51 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Oregon — Lincoln Highway — City of Oregon — An Artist's Retreat —
On Washington Street (Illinois Route 64) just east of South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
52 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Oregon — The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Cluture —
On West Washington Street (Illinois Route 64) just east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
53 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — "Fill 'er up!" — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On North 10th Street.
54 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — Better Roads for a Bright Future — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On North 10th Street.
55 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — City of Rochelle — Lincoln Highway — Hub City —
On North 10th Street.
56 ► Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
On North 10th Street.
57 ► Illinois, Whiteside County, Fulton — Lincoln Highway — City of Fulton — Fulton Offers a Warm Welcome to Travelers —
Near 10th Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
58 ► Illinois, Whiteside County, Fulton, Fulton Township — Illinois Lincoln Highway — A Link to the West —
On 10th Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on 10th Avenue.
59 ► Illinois, Whiteside County, Fulton, Fulton Township — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Speed Racer —
Near 10th Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
60 ► Illinois, Whiteside County, Fulton, Fulton Township — The Lincoln Highway – The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
Near 10th Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
61 ► Illinois, Will County, Crest Hill — Women on the Lincoln Highway — Crest Hill, Illinois —
On Plainfield Road (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) just west of North Larkin Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
62 ► Illinois, Will County, Frankfort — Frankfort, Illinois —
On Lincoln Highway (Route 30) at Settlers Pond Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
63 ► Illinois, Will County, Joliet — Route 66 Visitors Center — Joliet 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North Ottawa Street (Illinois Route 53) near Webster Street, on the right when traveling south.
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64 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — Advertising Across America's Roadways — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On Lincoln Highway 0.1 miles west of Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
65 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — American Patriotism on the Highway — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On Lincoln Highway 0.1 miles west of Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
66 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — Original Lincoln Highway Marker —
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
67 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — The Lincoln Highway — The Nation's First Coast-to-Coast Highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
68 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — The Village of New Lenox — Lincoln Highway —
On Maple Street (U.S. 30) at Cedar Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
69 ► Illinois, Will County, New Lenox — Village of New Lenox — Lincoln Highway — Agriculture on the Highway —
On Lincoln Highway.
70 ► Illinois, Will County, Plainfield — Great American Crossroads in Illinois — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) at Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street.
71 ► Illinois, Will County, Plainfield — Interurban Transportation — Illinois Lincoln Highway —
On Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) at Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street.
72 ► Illinois, Will County, Plainfield — The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture —
On Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) at Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street.
73 ► Illinois, Will County, Plainfield — Village of Plainfield — A Suburban Showcase — Lincoln Highway —
On Lockport Street (Illinois Route 126) at Wood Farm Road, on the left when traveling west on Lockport Street.
74 ► Illinois, Will County, University Park — The Van Buren Sisters —
On Farmview Road just east of Surrey Lane, on the right when traveling west.
75 ► Indiana, Allen County, New Haven — The Lincoln Highway —
On Lincoln Highway East west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
76 ► Indiana, Elkhart County, Goshen — The Historic Goshen Police Booth —
On U.S. 33 at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 33.
77 ► Indiana, Elkhart County, Goshen, Elkhart Township — The Lincoln Highway — First National Memorial to Abraham Lincoln —
On Lincolnway East (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling east.
78 ► Indiana, Elkhart County, Goshen, Elkhart Township — The Lincoln Highway — The Land of Goshen, Indiana —
On Lincolnway East (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling east.
79 ► Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — Indiana ... Where It All Began! —
Near Old U.S. 30 at County Road N350W, on the right when traveling east.
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80 ► Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — The Lincoln Highway —
On N. Lake Street at Perry Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Lake Street.
81 ► Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — The Lincoln Highway — The Path of Progress —
Near Old U.S. 30 at County Road N350W, on the right when traveling east.
82 ► Indiana, Lake County, Dyer — Dyer Indiana — Along the Lincoln Highway — The Ideal Section - Completed in 1923 —
On Joliet Street (Route 30) 0.1 miles east of Hart Street, on the right when traveling east.
83 ► Indiana, Lake County, Dyer — The Ideal Section Of The Lincoln Highway — "The finest section of road in the world" —
On Joliet Street (U.S. 30) west of Northwinds Drive, on the left when traveling west.
84 ► Indiana, Lake County, Dyer — The Lincoln Highway — Ideal Section & Monument —
On Joliet Street (U.S. 30) west of Northwinds Drive, on the right when traveling east.
85 ► Indiana, Lake County, Dyer — The Lincoln Highway — Henry C. Ostermann Memorial Seat —
On Joliet Street (U.S. 30) west of Northwinds Drive, on the left when traveling west.
86 ► Indiana, Lake County, Dyer — 45.1996.2 — The Lincoln Highway / The "Ideal Section" — Approximate Western-extent of the "Ideal Section" —
On US-30, Lincoln Highway, Joliet Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east.
87 ► Indiana, Lake County, Schererville — Lincoln Highway - Ideal Section - 1923 — Prototype of construction technology intended to make it the finest road in the world —
On Joliet Street (U.S. 30) at Caroline Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Joliet Street.
88 ► Indiana, Lake County, Schererville — The Lincoln Highway — America's first transcontinental highway passed 137 feet south of this spot —
On Joliet Street (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles east of Wicker Avenue (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
89 ► Indiana, Lake County, Schererville — The Lincoln Highway — Schererville — Crossroads of the Nation —
On Old Lincoln Highway at Junction Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Old Lincoln Highway.
90 ► Indiana, Lake County, Schererville — 45.1996.1 — The Lincoln Highway / The "Ideal Section" — Approximate Eastern-extent of the 1.5 mile long "Ideal Section" —
On West Lincoln Highway Highway (U.S. 30) at Janice Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Lincoln Highway Highway.
91 ► Indiana, Lake County, Schererville, St. John Township — The Lincoln Highway — America’s First Coast-To-Coast Highway —
On Lincoln Highway near Junction Ave, on the right when traveling west.
92 ► Indiana, LaPorte County, La Porte — The Lincoln Highway — America's First Paved Coast-to-Coast Highway —
Near Michigan Avenue at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
93 ► Indiana, LaPorte County, La Porte — The Lincoln Highway in La Porte County — "Through the Door" —
Near Michigan Avenue at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
94 ► Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Starke County — Organized in 1850 — Named for John Starke —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
95 ► Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — The Lincoln Highway — America's First Coast to Coast Highway —
On South Main Street (Indiana Route 331) at Lincoln Highway (Center Street), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
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96 ► Indiana, Marshall County, Bourbon — The Lincoln Highway — Indiana: Two Distinct Routes - 1913 and 1928 —
On South Main Street (Indiana Route 331) at Lincoln Highway (Center Street), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
97 ► Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth — Historic Crossroads of America / The Lincoln Highway —
On E. Jefferson Street at Cleveland Street, on the right when traveling east on E. Jefferson Street.
98 ► Indiana, Porter County, Valparaiso — The Lincoln Highway —
On Lincolnway west of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
99 ► Indiana, St. Joseph County, New Carlisle — The Historic Lincoln Highway — Main Street Across America —
Near East Michigan Street (U.S. 20) east of South Arch Street, on the left when traveling west.
100 ► Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend — 71.2010.1 — Lincoln & Dixie Highways —
On Washington Street at Michigan Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.

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