Forest Glen in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2019

1. Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. This memorial spire and cross is erected to the Glory of God in salutary tribute to the memory of our founders and to all who have dedicated themselves to the mission of this church upon its 75th anniversary.

On October 8, 1893, our pioneer fathers from Czechoslovakia with the Lords's guidance and in His name organized this Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church.

Hallowed be their memory to inspire present generations into future service of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The memory of the righteous is a blessing. Prov. 10:07

Erected 1968.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1893.

Location. 41° 58.44′ N, 87° 44.965′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Forest Glen. It is at the intersection of North Elston Avenue and North La Crosse Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Elston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5106 N La Crosse Ave, Chicago IL 60630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: LaBagh Woods (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry V. Peters House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hazelton-Mikota House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jefferson Park War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); The Henry Esdohr House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Treaty Elm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sauganash Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Romanian American War Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Trinity Lutheran Church. (Submitted on July 9, 2019.)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2019

2. Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Marker

Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Memorial Spire & Cross image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2019

3. Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Memorial Spire & Cross

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.