Illinois Route 155
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| Illinois Route 155 |
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| Maintained by IDOT | |||||||||
| Length: | 10.81 mi[1] (17.40 km) | ||||||||
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| Formed: | 1924[2] | ||||||||
| West end: | Fort de Chartres State Historical Site | ||||||||
| East end: |  Illinois Route 3 in Ruma |
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| Counties: | Randolph | ||||||||
| Major cities: | Prairie du Rocher | ||||||||
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Illinois Route 155 is an east-west state highway in southwestern Illinois. It runs from Fort de Chartres - outside of Prairie du Rocher - to Illinois Route 3 in Ruma. This is a distance of approximately 10.81 miles (17.40 km).[1]
[edit] Route description
Illinois 155 serves as a spur from Illinois Route 3 through Prairie du Rocher and on to Fort de Chartres. It is recognized as a spur of the Great River Road. It is also part of the Lincoln Heritage Trail.[3] Illinois 155 is a two-lane road from Fort de Chartres all the way to Illinois 3.
[edit] History
Illinois Route 155 was established in 1924 with the second batch of SBI routes. Its route has not changed since 1924.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2007). T2 GIS Data. Retrieved on 2007-11-08.
- ^ Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
- ^ Burmaster, Bill. Illinois State Route 155 Retrieved April 1, 2006.
