Illinois Route 78
Illinois Route 78 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by IDOT | ||||
Length: | 215.51 mi[1] (346.83 km) | |||
Existed: | 1924[2] – present | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end: |
US 67 / US 67 Bus. / IL 104 in Jacksonville[3] | |||
North end: | WIS 78 in Warren | |||
Location | ||||
Counties: | Morgan, Cass, Mason, Fulton, Knox, Peoria, Stark, Henry, Whiteside, Carroll, Jo Daviess | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Illinois Route 78 is a major north–south highway in western Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 104 northwest of Jacksonville north to Highway 78 at the Wisconsin state line north of Warren. This is a distance of 215.51 miles (346.83 km).[1]
Points of interest
The following historic and geographic sites can be enjoyed on Illinois Route 78, southing from south to north:
- Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Emiquon Project
- Dickson Mounds
- Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Apple River Canyon State Park
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2006). "T2 GIS Data". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ↑ Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 61 thru 80. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 14, 2006.
- ↑ Unknown. New U.S. 67 Gallery. Last updated June 14, 2001. Retrieved April 14, 2006.
External links
Route map: Bing