Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Electric Train Depot

Photographed By Scott M Milkovich, June 23, 2024

1. Electric Train Depot Marker

Inscription. In 1901, the Aurora Elgin and Chicago Railway built a passenger depot on this site. Electric train service to Glen Ellyn began in 1902, and was the nation's first high speed interurban, in 1922. The "Roarin Elgin" was renamed the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad. Service ended July 3, 1957.

Erected by Glen Ellyn Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1957.

Location. 41° 52.551′ N, 88° 4.011′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. Marker is on North Main Street just north of Duane Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 446 N Main St, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Homestead of Henry Benjamin (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Glen Ellyn's First Baseball Game (approx. half a mile away); Moses Stacy Homestead (approx. 0.6 miles away); Glen Ellyn's "Perry" Mastodon (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mineral Springs

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Stacy’s Tavern (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 25, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.)

Photographed By Scott M Milkovich, June 23, 2024

2. Electric Train Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.