Lewistown Trail

Historical marker location:

Mount Carroll, Illinois

( Marker is on U.S. 52, 0.1 miles east of 7 Hill Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1971

Illinois is home to several prestigious universities, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. These universities are known for their strong academic programs and research facilities, and they attract students and scholars from around the world.