River Forest in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Army of Republic Memorial Woods
Photographed By Sean Flynn
1. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Woods Marker
Memorial Woods
In honor of the men who wore the blue and served
in the Union Army of the Civil War U.S.A. 1861-1865.
Dedicated
by the Past President's Club of the Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War
1861 1865
October 27, 1930.
"Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friend."
St. John XV:XIII
Erected 1930 by Past President's Club of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 53.003′ N, 87° 49.572′ W. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is on Thatcher Avenue north of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. The memorial is a short walk west from Thatcher Avenue and is at the beginning of a hiking trail into the woods. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: River Forest IL 60305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Forest, Illinois (approx. ¼ mile away); Waller Gates (approx. 0.4 miles away); River Forest Police Chiefs (approx. 0.4 miles away); River Forest Fire Chiefs
this page online
More about this marker. The land for the GAR Woods was acquired by the Cook County Forest Preserve in 1917. The land was dedicated to Civil War Veterans in 1930, soon after the Forest Preserve extended Washington Boulevard west and built a bridge across the Des Plaines River. The forest to the south of Washington Boulevard is named after Thomas Jefferson.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 12, 2023
2. Grand Army of Republic Memorial Woods Marker
Washington Boulevard and the park's main sign are in the background. The forest across the street is Thomas Jefferson Woods.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 12, 2023
3. Grand Army of Republic Memorial Woods Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
