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

American Elm (Memorial to George Washington)

Photographed By Sean Flynn, November 25, 2022

1. American Elm (Memorial to George Washington) Marker

Inscription. This American Elm was planted here on October 31, 1931, by the Sixth Congressional District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs A Memorial to the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington.

Erected 1931 by Sixth Congressional District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1931.

Location. 41° 52.612′ N, 87° 46.175′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Austin. Marker can be reached from West Jackson Boulevard, 0.3 miles east of Austin Blvd and Jackson Blvd, on the right when traveling east. There is a trail that runs parallel to Jackson Blvd, next to the Columbus Park golf course. It is not far from the car entrance into the golf course. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5701 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Jacob Walser House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oak Park (approx. half a mile away); Austin VFW Post 2955 War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Longfellow Mosaics (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (approx. ¾ mile away); Gold Star Men of the World War

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(approx. ¾ mile away); St. James Apartments (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding American Elm (Memorial to George Washington). There is a tall tree behind and to the right of the marker, it's possible that is the elm that was planted in 1931. However there is not a tree directly behind the marker.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, November 25, 2022

2. American Elm (Memorial to George Washington) Marker

Location of the marker next to the Columbus Park golf course. The tree in the background could be the elm in question, but there is no tree directly in front of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2022, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2022, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.