Chester in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
This Eternal Flame
A Torch of Freedom
Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022
1. This Eternal Flame Marker
This Eternal Flame
A Torch of Freedom
Dedicated in memory of all war heroes, living and dead, for devoted service to their country
Erected 1970 by Alva Courier Post No 487, American legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 54.538′ N, 89° 49.122′ W. Marker is in Chester, Illinois, in Randolph County. Memorial is on Ill3/ Opdyke St. near Frederick St., on the left when traveling south. On the American Legion ground in Chester. 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. For God and Country (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.
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 23, 2022
2. This Eternal Flame Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
