RoadDog Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2006, an original 1928 Boy Scout Lincoln Highway marker was dedicated in the fountain garden at the Joliet Historical Museum located on historic Route 66, a couple blocks from Lincoln. John Weiss, who was instrumental in obtaining it from IDOT, served as the master of ceremony. He explained that most every marker was installed on the same day across the length of Lincoln Highway. These markers were designed by a landscaping architect from Ravinia, Illinois. A group of four "model" Boy Scouts were chosen to go the whole distance before that day to advertise it and to exhibit scouting skills, One was Mark Hughes from Joliet. One of his relatives is still involved in scouting in Joliet, but unfortunately, was unable to attend. Keep on Down that Two Lane Highway. --RoadDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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