Rochelle to Dixon
In this part of rural North-Central Illinois, Lincoln Highway runs mostly along Illinois 38. From Ashton to east of Franklin Park, the Lincoln Highway runs along Track Road. This is just south of the Union Pacific Railroad. At Ashton, Illinois 38 between Ashton and Franlin Park is labeled as "ALT" Lincoln Highway.
Rochelle
West of Downtown Rochelle, it the Rochelle Railroad Park. This provides a viewing of the BNSF Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. These rail lines cross at this viewing point.
Looking at the Rochelle Gazebo.
Looking at a plaque on the Rochelle Gazebo.
Looking at a plaque on the Rochelle Gazebo.
Looking at a plaque on the Rochelle Gazebo.
Looking at a plaque on the Rochelle Gazebo.
Ashton
Ashton is the first town inside off Lee County. The Lincoln Highway turns onto Brown Avenue from Illinois 38 then onto Main Street. This takes it through Ashton to Richardson Avenue, then west on Track Road.
WB LH at the Ogle/Lee County Line.
A set of guide markers in Ashton.
WB LH on Richardson Ave in Ashton.
Franklin Grove
In Franklin Grove, the Lincoln Highway turns on Elm Street and enters the town. It heads south to Lanham Street. The Lincoln Highway follows Lanham Street out of Franklin Grove and turns on Gap Road, where it rejoins Illinois 38 to Dixon.
A fence in Franklin Grove.
A mural in Franklin Grove.
The Lincoln Highway in Franklin Grove.
An old truss bridge along the Lincoln Highway.
