Streator in LaSalle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

World War II

Memorial

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2021

1. World War II Marker

Inscription. Dedicated May 26th 1945 to the over 1200 men and women who served during W.W. II from the Streator land area. It also stands as a reminder that over 80 of those 1200 gave their lives in the defense of this nation and that of other nations so that the world may again be free from tyranny and war.

Rededicated To The Men And Women Of W.W. II May 27th 1996 by
Streator Veterans Plaza Committee

Erected 1945 by Streator Veterans Plaza Committee.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 41° 7.334′ N, 88° 49.931′ W. Memorial is in Streator, Illinois, in LaSalle County. It is on East Hickory Street just west of North Vermillion Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and monument are located near the sidewalk on the south side of Streator City Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 301 North Vermillion Street, Streator IL 61364, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois

and specifically in the Illinois River Valley.

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 walking distance of this marker: American Heroes Mural (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Streator Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, and Patriots of the American Revolutionary War (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Plumb (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Ralph Plumb (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George "Honey Boy" Evans (about 600 feet away); Streator Baseball (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Streator.

World War II Marker & Surrounding Panels image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2021

2. World War II Marker & Surrounding Panels

World War II Memorial (<i>left panel</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2021

3. World War II Memorial (left panel)

In lasting tribute to
the defenders of American Freedom
past • present • future

May this eternal flame
shine forth to enlighten
mankind in our quest for
a lasting peace

For in him we live
move and have our being
Acts XVII 28

World War II Memorial (<i>right panel</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2021

4. World War II Memorial (right panel)

In memory of those
who died in service
of their country

May they rest in peace

Greater love than this no
one has that one lay down
his life for his friends
John XV 13

World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2021

5. World War II Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.