logo

Marseilles, Illinois

Marseilles is a small town along the Illinois River, located in north central Illinois.
The town had two railroads serving it. The Rock Island had a mainline between Iowa and Chicago. This line is now a CSX mainline.
In addition, the Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria had an interurban line along the Illinois River, now removed.

Bridges


Marseilles Swing Bridge


Through Plate Girder Swing Bridge over I&M Canal


Marseilles Nabisco Bridge #1


Historic Pony Truss Bridge over Illinois River Canal


© Copyright 2010- John Marvig and Contributors. All Rights Reserved