The road runs from Rock island to the Wisconsin border, mostly along or close to the Rock River, so that makes for a scenic drive. From Dixon to Sterling, it is the original transcontinental Lincoln Highway.
Other towns it goes through: Sterling, Dixon, Oregon, Byron, Rockford, South Beloit.
It was deleted west of Sterling after I-88 built, so, officially now starts at Il-40 in Sterling.
During the 19th century, it was the primary trading route from Rockford to Rock Island along the Rock River. However, the river is only navigable from Rock Falls to Rock Island.
A Scenic Drive. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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