America's Byways

Lincoln Highway
Places to Visit

  • 1918 Standard Oil Filling Station (IL)

    This station was the first gasoline filling station in Rochelle.

  • 1928 Concrete Marker (IL)

    This marker was one of 3,000 planted by the Boy Scouts that has survived the test of time and remains by the roadway.

  • Abandoned Roadway-Franklin Grove (IL)

    At this site is another abandoned segment of the original Lincoln Highway alignment.

  • Arche Fountain (IL)

    This memorial fountain was erected in 1916.

  • Aurora (IL)

    Aurora is the third largest city in Illinois with lots to do and see.

  • Batavia (IL)

    This village is the home of many beautiful historic buildings.

  • Batavia River Walk (IL)

    Parks, boardwalks, and wildflower gardens.

  • Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory (IL)

    Year-round attractions at the Greenhouse and Conservatory include the tropical house, cacti room, and show house.

  • Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village (IL)

    This 54-acre pioneer village provides a close-up look at life in the 1840's.

  • Black Hawk Statue (IL)

    Lorado Taft's 48-foot memorial to Black Hawk and his people towers over the Rock River in Oregon Illinois.

    Directions: In Rochelle, turn north on State Road 251. Continue to the junction of State Route 64. Turn left on State Route 64, and continue through Kings into Oregon. In Oregon, turn right on N. River Road, and follow it into Lowden Miller State Forest. The statue overlooks the bank of the Rock River.