Schuyler County High Point Trip Report
Date: July 7, 2001
Author: John Mitchler
Conveniently located behind a marvelous white farmhouse at the edge of the hamlet of Pleasant View in
western Illinois, this highpoint should be considered easy and a gimmee. The owner Bob Sommer and son
Mike were very friendly and very interested in highpoints. Their well-manicured grounds were more
impressive than the highpoint. From US 67 near the notorious river town of Beardstown, take IL 100 north
for 3.7 miles to Frederick and turn left (northwest) onto the paved highway that leads up out of the Illinois
River flood plain towards Rushville. Go 2.5 miles and cross Coal Creek. Note the strip mine terrain on the
right (north). At mile 2.9, turn left (west) on Liberty (910W). After a block, turn left (south) onto Main
(2344E) which appears to be just a driveway to the HP house. The highest ground appears to be at the edge
of the lawn in the backyard.
Visit the Riverview Restaurant in Beardstown (above the bowling alley) to enjoy very nice views of barges
and paddle boats on the Illinois River as you dine. This area is noted for very tasty melons, in season in August.
Schuyler is pronounced Sky-lur.