The Nilwood State Bank was incorporated in 1908 with a capitalization
of $25,000.00 and closed in 1933 in the midst of the great depression.
It is now being used as the post office.
GPS: 39.398204, -89.808685
Photo(s): 2015
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.