Forest Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War Memorial
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 12, 2023
1. World War Memorial (front)
who have sacrificed all
in the World War
Erected 1924 by Kiwanis Club of Forest Park, Illinois.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 41° 52.658′ N, 87° 48.648′ W. Marker is in Forest Park, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is at the intersection of Adams Street and Thomas Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street. The marker is located near the entrance to Popelka Park, a small park with a playground. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Thomas Avenue, 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. Howard F. Sammon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Forest Park War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fire Captain Frank Schnurstein (approx. 0.4 miles away); Police Officer Edward Pflaume (approx. 0.4 miles away); Police Lieutenant Herman Ziebell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Police Officer Michael Caulfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Bernadine Parish World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forest Park.
More about this memorial. The two plaques on either side
this page online
Regarding World War Memorial. According to the 2019 book Illinois Military Monuments, the memorial is called the Forest Park Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial and was dedicated in 1924 in front of Forest Park's original village hall. It was moved in the 1960s to the grounds of the Forest Park Public Library and then to its current location at Popelka Park.
Additional keywords. Popelka park forest park
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 12, 2023
2. World War Memorial (southeast-facing plaque)
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 12, 2023
3. World War Memorial (northwest-facing plaque)
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 12, 2023
4. Popelka Park
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5. Marty and Lorraine Popelka marker
Popelka Park is named after long-time residents Marty and Lorraine Popelka. Lorraine was the mayor of Forest Park between 1987 and 1999. This marker is inside the park, a short distance from the World War Memorial.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, August 12, 2023
6. Fred C. Becker flagpole
The flagpole visible behind the World War Memorial is dedicated to Fred C. Becker, a community leader and local realtor.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
