Landmark

Mother Jones Monument

Litchfield, Illinois

Mile Marker 253 mi from Chicago

Typical Visit 15 min

Highway Historic Route 66

Standing in Litchfield, Illinois, the Mother Jones Monument honors Mary Harris Jones, a fiery labor organizer who championed the rights of miners and their families. Visitors can reflect on her impactful life and the struggles of working people at this significant roadside memorial, a quiet stop along the historic path. This landmark offers a poignant pause for contemplation on American labor history.

Mother Jones Monument sits at mile 254 of Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois. Heading west, it's about 9 mi past Shaw’s Bar 1926 and 1 mi before Old Bridge.

5585 Mt Olive Rd, Mt Olive, IL 62069, USA, Litchfield, Illinois

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