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Creston Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural & GazeboOutdoor Lincoln Highway interpretive site in downtown Creston featuring a mural and gazebo devoted to the route's Illinois drinking fountains. The panels explain how Illinois became the only state along the Lincoln Highway to install these traveler fountains. The site is free to view outdoors; pair it with Creston's other Lincoln Highway markers.
Oregon Lincoln Highway Interpretive MuralDepicts 1924 Road Guide’s mention of Blackhawk statue trip. Mural shows the 48-foot Blackhawk statue by Lorado Taft on the Rock River bluff. Part of IL Lincoln Highway mural project.
Rochelle Lincoln Highway Interpretive MuralEmily Post-themed Lincoln Highway mural at 429 Lincoln Highway, part of the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition interpretive mural series.
Rochelle Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural #2On Trans World Plastic Films, 150 N 15th St. Sepia mural from vintage postcard depicts Chicago & Northwestern Railroads, Rochelle-built Partin-Palmer automobile, and Lincoln Hwy “L” sign. Highlights Rochelle as “Hub City.”

