First Comprehensive Highway Tree Planting
historic site
- Built
- 1934
- Inscription
- One of the first comprehensive highway tree planting projects in Illinois is along this route which leads to the New Salem State Park. The planting, which was completed in 1934, was sponsored by the Women's Horner Clubs of Sangamon County.
- 3.2 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 64.3 mi off the Great River RoadNational
Overlooks nearby
- Capitol View · 6 mi
- Jake's Point Overlook · 25 mi
The recorded facing catches the sunrise.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:03 | 18:35 | 19:11 |
| June solstice | 05:31 | 19:51 | 20:31 |
| September equinox | 06:47 | 18:22 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:17 | 15:55 | 16:38 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
39.88827, -89.67297
Elevation 177 m (modelled from terrain)