RoadDog Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 The next time you are driving US-20 in Illinois, don't be surprised if you see pictures of the 18th president along the way. That's because the 195 miles of US-20 has been officially designated the US Grant Memorial Highway. Actually, it was so designated back in the 50s by the General Assembly, but they're just now getting the signs up. US Grant was living in Galena, Illinois when the Civil War broke out, and a grateful citizenry of Galena gave him a house at the end of the war. It was from here that he campaigned for president. US-20 goes within a couple blocks of this house. The thought is that everyone knows of Illinois' connection with Lincoln and this will help increase awarenessf the role Illinois played in Grant's life. Keep on Down that US Grant Highway. Let's Get Those Maps Changed. --RoadDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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