Forest Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Forest Park War Memorial
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
1. Forest Park War Memorial Marker
This memorial is dedicated to all Forest Park veterans who served their country honorably in time of war
US Army
US Navy
US Marines
US Air Force
Donated by the people of Forest Park A.D. 1972
Erected 1972 by The people of Forest Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 52.345′ N, 87° 48.748′ W. Marker is in Forest Park, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is on Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park IL 60130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Bernadine Parish World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard F. Sammon (approx. half a mile away); Fire Captain Frank Schnurstein (approx. ¾ mile away); Police Officer Edward Pflaume (approx. ¾ mile away); Police Lieutenant Herman Ziebell (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forest Park.
More about this memorial. It is located in front of a flagpole in front of the
this page online
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
2. Forest Park War Memorial
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
3. Warner Fountain
The fountain behind the flagpole was dedicated to Dr. John T. Warner, a member of the first board of park commissioners in Forest Park.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023
4. Forest Park time capsule
This time capsule is located in the grass several yards south of the flagpole. It was dedicated on Veterans Day 1984 and will be opened in 2084.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
