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

Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton

Photographed By Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024

1. Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton Marker

Inscription. His claim in 1840-41, included present downtown Glen Ellyn. By building a depot and water tank at his own expense, the Galena & Chicago Union RR made Newton's Station a stop in 1851.

Erected 1977 by The Village of Glen Ellyn.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 41° 52.665′ N, 88° 4.012′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. Marker is on North Main Street north of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1984 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. Electric Train Depot (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homestead of Henry Benjamin (about 800 feet away); Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Glen Ellyn's First Baseball Game (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moses Stacy Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Glen Ellyn's "Perry" Mastodon (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mineral Springs (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stacy’s Tavern (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . Glen Ellyn Historical Society

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. (Submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois.)

Photographed By Scott M Milkovich, June 26, 2024

2. Home Site of Dr. Lewy Quitterfeild Newton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.