Cicero in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington 200th Anniversary
Photographed by Sean Flynn
1. George Washington Bicentennial Marker
Erected 1932 by Civic and veteran organizations of Cicero; Clyde Park District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1732.
Location. 41° 50.45′ N, 87° 46.563′ W. Marker is in Cicero, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on South 61st Avenue south of 27th Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of the Clyde Park sign facing 61st Avenue, between 27th and 28th streets, in front of the park building and the pool. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2724 South 61st Avenue, Cicero IL 60804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Church in the Town of Cicero (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berwyn, Illinois (approx. 0.6 miles away); Berwyn Car Spindle (approx. 0.6 miles away); 5953 W. Cermak (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lesak Park Veterans Flagpole (approx. 0.7 miles away); T.G. Masaryk Czech School (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named T.G. Masaryk Czech School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Berwyn Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cicero.
More about this marker. The marker is partially obscured by fronds from a plant.
An identical marker commemorating George Washington's 200th birthday can be found in Cicero in Warren Park, about 2 miles north-northeast of here.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2023
2. George Washington 200th Anniversary Marker and Clyde Park sign
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2023
3. Clyde Park
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
