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The Lincoln Highway - the Nation’s First Coast-to-Coast Highway! Historical Marker

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North Aurora, Illinois.In 1913, Carl Fisher proposed the "Coast-to-Coast Rock Highway". Eager to put America on wheels, executives from automobile and tire manufacturers quickly joined in the effort. At the inaugural meeting on July 1, 1913, the . . . (Roads & Vehicles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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Illinois Lincoln Highway Historical Marker

North Aurora, Illinois.In 1914 Kane County's first paved portion of the Lincoln Highway was comparable to a seedling mile. This stretch of concrete road was 18 feet in width, three-quarters of a mile in length, and constructed on the Lincoln . . . (Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Roads & Vehicles • Charity & Public Work) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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hmdb.org broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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