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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1732.
Location. 41° 52.612′ N, 87° 46.175′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Austin. It can be reached from West Jackson Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Austin Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. The memorial is along a walking trail parallel to Jackson Boulevard, near the entrance to the Columbus Park golf course. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5701 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago IL 60644, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jens Jensen (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbus Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Columbus Park
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Regarding American Elm (Memorial to George Washington). It is not known if this tree is still nearby. A tall tree is behind and to the right of the marker, but there is not a tree directly behind the marker.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, November 25, 2022
2. American Elm (Memorial to George Washington) Marker
The marker sits near the Columbus Park golf course. While there is a large tree in the background of this photo, there is no tree directly in front of the marker. A huge number of American elm trees were killed by disease, so it's quite possible the original tree has been lost.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2022, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2022, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
