Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Waterborn Services Memorial
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008
1. Waterborn Services Memorial Marker
Navy, Marine Corps, & Coast Guard
Erected by Navy Club of Peoria Ship 34.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 41.403′ N, 89° 35.121′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. Memorial can be reached from SW Water Street near Hamilton Blvd. In Peoria Riverfront Park, on the Riverfront "Walk Way.". 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. Peoria on The Riverfront / Peoria (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schwab - Powell Building (about 500 feet away); Military Services Memorial Plaza (about 700 feet away); Manitowoc Submarines (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peoria Skyline (approx. 0.4 miles away); East Peoria Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); CILCO-Wallace Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bridges (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.
Regarding Waterborn Services Memorial. During annual Memorial Day services, members of the Navy Club of Peoria Ship 34 place a wreath of flowers on the waters of
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Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008
2. Full View - - Waterborn Services Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008
3. Small Plaque on Memorial
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008
4. Extreemly Large Ship Propeller - - - A Few Steps Away !
Plaque welded to the propeller states:: "In commemoration of The First Riverfront Project "The Boatworks" and "The Spirit of Peoria" - D. James Jumer, 1988".
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,586 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
