Fort Foot

Historical marker location:

Palestine, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of Illinois Route 33 and North Highway Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 33.)

Marker installed: 1962

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955. The restaurant was designed to be a drive-in, but it quickly became popular with families and eventually evolved into the fast-food chain we know today.