Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henry A. Taylor
commemorates the work of
Henry A. Taylor
first president of the Park District
of Oak Park
1912 - 1927
Erected by Park District of Oak Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 41° 54.123′ N, 87° 47.192′ W. Marker is in Oak Park, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elmwood Avenue and Division Street, on the right when traveling north on North Elmwood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 850 North Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taylor Park (a few steps from this marker); Continental Divide (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgar Rice Burroughs House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Life and Times of Hans Christian Andersen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Continental Divide (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 22, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. Photos: 1. submitted on June 18, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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