Berwyn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans Memorial
Erected and dedicated to the principals of patriotism. True patriotism is the foundation upon which this nation of ours must stand. Patriotism is not alone the privilege of adults; but belongs to the youth, if our country is to live.
Rededicated, this 26th day of May, 1997, in the spirit of patriotism, to honor those veterans who so proudly served our country.
Erected 1939 by American Legion Post 2378.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 41° 50.915′ N, 87° 47.629′ W. Marker is in Berwyn, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is at the intersection of 23rd Street and South Oak Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 23rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2301 Grove Ave, Berwyn IL 60402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Berwyn Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lesak Park Veterans Flagpole (approx. 0.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sokol Tabor War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Illinois Open Space Lands (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lincoln the Friendly Neighbor (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Mary of Celle Parish War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Father Robert Mastny (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berwyn.
More about this memorial. The marker is located in Mraz Park, a small park located where Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive and 23rd Street intersect. There are actually two plaques surrounding the flagpole, the east-facing one from 1939 and a newer one from 1997 facing west. A Ladies Auxiliary insignia is posted above the 1997 monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.