Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Military Services Memorial Plaza
Main Text in Center Brass Plaque
In Honor of the men and women who have served their country in the armed services of The United States
Duty Honor Country
With the exception of the above inscription, the brass plaques list those who contributed to developing the plaza.
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Peace.
Location. 40° 41.468′ N, 89° 35.004′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. Marker is on NE Water Street near Murray Barker Bridge, on the left when traveling west. On river front walkway just East of Murray Barker Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peoria IL 61602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waterborn Services Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peoria on The Riverfront / Peoria (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schwab - Powell Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Peoria Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peoria Skyline (approx. half a mile away); CILCO-Wallace Station (approx. half a mile away); Bridges (approx. half a mile away); Steamboats (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.
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