River Forest in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
River Forest Memorial to the Great Wars
Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 21, 2023
1. River Forest Memorial to the Great Wars
In honor of the
men and women
of River Forest
who served in
the Great Wars
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 41° 53.315′ N, 87° 48.824′ W. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is on Lake Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located within Memorial Parkway, a River Forest park that runs along Lake Street for two and a half blocks. A short pathway from the sidewalk leads to the monument. A 9/11 memorial is several yards to the west. 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 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The River Forest Tennis Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frances E. Willard (approx. ¼ mile away); River Forest Firsts (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Women's Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Police Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away); River Forest Fire Chiefs (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Forest.
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Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 21, 2023
2. River Forest Memorial to the Great Wars
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
