Chester in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
For God and Country
Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022
1. For God and Country Marker
Erected by Alva Courier Post 487, The American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 37° 54.538′ N, 89° 49.122′ W. Marker is in Chester, Illinois, in Randolph County. Memorial is at the intersection of Ill3/ Opdyke Street and Frederick St., on the left when traveling south on Ill3/ Opdyke Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Opdyke Street, Chester IL 62233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Eternal Flame (here, next to this marker); Four Nephews (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wimpy (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Spirit of 1776 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Popeye & The Perennial Pups (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bluto (approx. 0.4 miles away); King Blozo (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
More about this marker. On American Legion Property
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022
2. For God and Country Marker
Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022
3. For God and Country Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
