Henning in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War II War Memorial
Henning, Illinois
| | Donald R Lucas Memorial Park | |
Photographed by Al Wolf, March 15, 2009
1. World War II War Memorial Marker
The Henning area displayed their love and care by the work involved in building this fine War Memorial.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.
Location. 40° 18′ N, 87° 42.026′ W. Marker is in Henning, Illinois, in Vermilion County. It is on North Main Street north of U.S. 136, on the right when traveling north. Located at Park entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henning IL 61848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henning (Illinois) War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Original Milestone 121 (approx. 3.1 miles away); Potomac (Illinois) War Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Served (approx. 5.4 miles away); Pilot Township (War) Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Everyday Heroes (approx. 8 miles away); Pioneer Jet Avaitors of the Korean War (approx. 8.7 miles away); In Honor of All Who Served (approx. 11.2 miles away).
Regarding World War II War Memorial. The Village of Henning, Illinois had a population 0f 241 in the 2000 census.
The World War II Memorial is built of local rock laid up with a notable stone engraved in its front center.
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Photographed by Al Wolf, March 15, 2009
2. Wide View - World War II War Memorial Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, March 15, 2009
3. World War II War Memorial Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, March 15, 2009
4. Memorial Park Pavilion
A fine place for a picnic lunch. Playground equipment in back of the pavilion adds interest in bringing along the children.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
