Berwyn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Berwyn 9/11 Memorial
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
1. Berwyn 9/11 Memorial Marker
or missing victims of the
September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks on the United
States of America.
Lest we forget you. This
liberty tree signifies your
lives, and grows to the
heavens in your memory.
Berwyn Park District and the residents of Berwyn
Erected by Berwyn Park District.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 41° 50.211′ N, 87° 47.952′ W. Marker is in Berwyn, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from Home Avenue. It is located along a path northwest from the park entrance at 31st Street and Home Avenue, before you reach the flagpoles. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Wisconsin Avenue, Berwyn IL 60402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 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: World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); A Brief History of the Berwyn Park District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named A Brief History of the Berwyn Park District (about 400 feet away); Proksa Park (about 500 feet away); Arthur J. Dunham Centennial Home
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Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
2. Berwyn 9/11 Memorial and "Liberty Tree"
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
3. Entrance to Proksa Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
