Silver Lake - Silver Lake Rest Area - near Highland, IL - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

County of center: Madison County
Location of center: I-70 WB Silver Lake Rest Area, near Highland
Marker erected by: IlDoT

marker Text:

Silver Lake Silver Lake was established in 1962 with the completion of the dam across Silver Creek, which is one of the major tributaries draining into the Kaskaskia River. The lake provides the water supply to the nearby City of Highland.

The Silver Creek region has a heavy concentration of archaeological sites, indicating the area was an optimal location for habitation in a number of prehistoric periods. Preservation of these sites provides the tangible ties to the past that help give the region its rich character.

Group that erected the marker: Illinois Department of Transportation URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: I-70 Mile Marker 35 Highland, IL USA 62249

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