Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 40° 15.624 W 089° 13.937
16T E 310170 N 4459050
This octagonally-shaped library is located at 100 SE Race St., Atlanta, IL and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMBQXP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member TravisGood
Views: 21

The Illinois Route 66 website (visit link) lists this historic library as a Route 66 Regional Attraction.

A historical marker outside the library reads:

"The Atlanta Public Library was founded in 1873 by public spirited citizens who realized the importance of books. In 1973, the museum was added for the purpose of preserving Atlanta's heritage. In 1979, this octagonal structure was listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Atlanta, founded in 1853 as Xenia, had Logan County's first bank in 1854. Abraham Lincoln traveled throughout this area and was well known by several of Atlanta's pioneer families. Lincoln attended the July 4, 1859 picnic at Turner's Grove on the southeast edge of Atlanta and was presented a gold-handled cane by Sylvester Strong. In 1860, the initial "wide-awake" group supportive of Lincoln's presidential bid was organized in Atlanta. Lincoln's friends fired thirty-three cannon rounds when they heard the news of his nomination."
Americana: Roadside Attraction

Significant Interest: Museum

Milestone or Marker: Other Icon

Web Site Address: [Web Link]

Address of Icon:
100 SE Race St
Atlanta, IL USA
61723


Visit Instructions:
To log a Visit, please make every effort to supply an image of yourself at the site. The standard GPS photo may be used as well, or even just an image that you took when you visited the location. If you do not have the option to provide an image, please provide a detailed description of your visit so we can form a 'mental image'.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Route 66 - The Mother Road
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
wildernessmama visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 05/25/2023 wildernessmama visited it
sokrkx visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 07/05/2021 sokrkx visited it
stevepre2 visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 10/22/2016 stevepre2 visited it
veritas vita visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 05/09/2014 veritas vita visited it
frog1962 visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 09/04/2012 frog1962 visited it
Metro2 visited Atlanta Public Library - Atlanta, Illinois 06/13/2011 Metro2 visited it

View all visits/logs