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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.
 
Duarte Garage Marker and Lincoln Highway Sign image, Touch for more information
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, Placer County, Auburn — Lincoln Highway
On Ophir Road near Werner Road, on the right when traveling west.
8 California, Placer County, Cisco Grove — The Lincoln Highway
9 California, Placer County, Emigrant Gap — 4 — Lincoln Highway — Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass
On Hampshire Rocks Road, on the left when traveling east.
10 California, Sacramento County, Elk Grove — The Lincoln Highway
11 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.
12 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.
13 California, San Joaquin County, Lathrop — America's First Coast-to-Coast Road — Historic Lincoln Highway
On Harlan Road at Thomsen Road on Harlan Road.
14 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.
15 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.
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16 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.
17 California, Yolo County, Davis — Lincoln Highway Marker
On Russell Boulevard at B Street, on the left when traveling west on Russell Boulevard.
18 California, Yolo County, Davis — Lincoln Highway Marker
Near Russell Boulevard at Arthur Street, on the left when traveling west.
19 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The Ellipse — Zero Milestone — President's Park —
On E Street Northwest west of 15th Street Northwest.
20 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).
21 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.
22 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.
23 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.
24 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.
25 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.
26 Illinois, DeKalb County, Malta, Malta Township — 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.
27 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.
28 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.
29 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.
30 Illinois, Ogle County, Creston, Dement Township — Creston — Lincoln Highway Water Fountains
On North Main Street just north of West North Street, on the left when traveling north.
31 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.
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32 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.
33 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.
34 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.
35 Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — "Fill 'er up!" — Illinois Lincoln Highway
36 Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — Better Roads for a Bright Future — Illinois Lincoln Highway
37 Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — City of Rochelle — Lincoln Highway — Hub City —
38 Illinois, Ogle County, Rochelle — The Lincoln Highway - The nation's first coast-to-coast highway! — Rich in History and Culture
39 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.
40 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.
41 Illinois, Whiteside County, Fulton, Fulton Township — Illinois Lincoln Highway — Speed Racer
Near 10th Avenue at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west.
42 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.
43 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.
44 Illinois, Will County, Frankfort — Frankfurt, Illinois
On Lincoln Highway (Route 30) at Settlers Pond Drive, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
45 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.
46 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.
47 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.
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48 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.
49 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.
50 Illinois, Will County, University Park — The Van Buren Sisters
On Farmview Road just east of Surrey Lane, on the right when traveling west.
51 Indiana, Allen County, New Haven — The Lincoln Highway
On Lincoln Highway East west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
52 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.
53 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — Indiana ... Where It All Began!
Near Old U.S. 30 at County Road N350W, on the right when traveling east.
54 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Warsaw — The Lincoln Highway
On N. Lake Street at Perry Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Lake Street.
55 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.
56 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.
57 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.
58 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.
59 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.
60 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.
61 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.
62 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.
63 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.
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64 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.
65 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.
66 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.
67 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.
68 Indiana, Porter County, Valparaiso — The Lincoln Highway
On Lincolnway west of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
69 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.
70 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.
71 Indiana, Whitley County, Columbia City, Columbia Township — The Lincoln Highway
Near West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east.
72 Iowa, Carroll County, Arcadia — Influence of Railroads and Elevation
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.3 miles east of Delta Avenue (County Road M68), on the left when traveling east.
73 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — Eugene Kock Memorial Park
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
74 Iowa, Crawford County, Westside — Westside
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
75 Iowa, Greene County, Jefferson — Lincoln Highway
On East Lincolnway Street.
76 Iowa, Harrison County, Missouri Valley — 3389 Miles from New York to San Francisco... Join the Ride!
Near Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) just west of Monroe Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
77 Iowa, Linn County, Lisbon — History of Our Town Lisbon, Iowa
On North Washington Street (County Highway X20) just north of East Main Street (County Highway E48), on the right when traveling north.
78 Iowa, Linn County, Lisbon — 1 — The Lincoln Highway — A Highway to Honor Lincoln
Near East Main Street (County Highway E48) at North Washington Street (County Highway X20), on the right when traveling east.
79 Iowa, Linn County, Mount Vernon — 2 — The Lincoln Highway — A Highway of Main Streets
On 1st Street Southwest at Old Lincoln Highway (10th Avenue Southwest), on the left when traveling east on 1st Street Southwest.
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80 Iowa, Linn County, Mt. Vernon — 3 — The Lincoln Highway — "Seedling Miles"
On West Mount Vernon Road (County Road E48) 0.1 miles south of Irish Lane, on the left when traveling south.
81 Iowa, Tama County, Tama — The Historic "Lincoln Highway" Bridge
On Lincoln Highway (Business U.S. 30) at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
82 Nebraska, Buffalo County, Kearney — 488 — Buffalo County’s Lincoln Highway Seedling Mile
On U.S. 30, on the right when traveling west.
83 Nebraska, Dawson County, Cozad — 17 — The 100th Meridian
On U.S. 30 at North Meridian Avenue, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 30.
84 Nebraska, Hall County, Grand Island — 255 — The Lincoln Memorial Highway
85 Nebraska, Hall County, Grand Island — 482 — The Seedling Mile
On Seedling Road, in the median.
86 Nebraska, Keith County, Ogallala — Standard Oil Gas Station — “Hugh”
On North Spruce Street near West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
87 Nebraska, Keith County, Ogallala — 8 — The Lincoln Highway
On West First Street (U.S. 30).
88 Nebraska, Kimball County, Kimball — 487 — Maginnis Irrigation Flume
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) just west of County Road 29, on the right when traveling east.
89 Nebraska, Platte County, Duncan — Gardiner School — Platte County School District No. 8
On U.S. Hwy 30 Frontage Road (original Lincoln Hwy), 0.1 miles east of the intersection of 355th Avenue and 115th Street, on the left when traveling east.
90 Nebraska, Platte County, Duncan — Lincoln Highway
On Main Avenue at 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Avenue.
91 Nebraska, Platte County, Duncan — 462 — The Lincoln Highway - Gardiner Station Section
On U.S. Hwy 30 Frontage Road (original Lincoln Hwy), 0.1 miles east of the intersection of 355th Avenue and 115th Street, on the left when traveling east.
92 Nevada, Carson City — Lincoln Highway — First Marked Coast to Coast Federal Highway
On North Carson Street (Lincoln Highway) (Business U.S. 395) at West Robinson Street, on the left when traveling north on North Carson Street (Lincoln Highway).
93 Nevada, Churchill County, Middlegate — Middlegate Station
Near Nevada Route 361 south of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling south.
94 Nevada, Douglas County, Spooner Summit — 261 — Spooner Summit
On The Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50 at milepost 3.1), on the left when traveling west.
95 Nevada, Elko County, West Wendover — Lincoln Highway
Near Wendover Boulevard west of North Gene L. Jones Way, on the right when traveling west.
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96 Nevada, Eureka County, Eureka — 80 — Eureka Courthouse
On Highway 50 near Ruby Hill Avenue.
97 Nevada, Lyon County, Dayton — 3 — Lifeblood of the Mills — Dayton's History
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50) south of 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
98 Nevada, Lyon County, Dayton — 2 — The Road to Nowhere — Dayton's History
On Main Street just west of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.
99 Nevada, Lyon County, Dayton — 1 — Where Nevada Began — Dayton's History
On Main Street just west of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling west.
100 Nevada, Lyon County, Fernley — America's First Transcontinental Highway
On Farm District Road, 0.6 miles south of Farm District Road (Alternate U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south.

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