Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123

Photographed by Sean Flynn, January 7, 2024

1. Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123 Marker

Inscription. In honor of Mothers of WW2, Dixon Unit 123, which operated out of the Loveland Community Building to support all those serving in WW2. Their activities included running a canteen at the bus stop for those troops passing through Dixon, making care packages for veteran's hospitals and raising funds to support the canteen, purchase wheelchairs and other items to assist veteran's. The many hours spent by these unsung heroes did much to support our war effort and provide comfort to our local veterans, as well as those passing through Dixon or recovering in hospitals. This plaque placed in honor of their Mother of WW2 by Raymond and Harold Johnson.

Erected by Raymond and Harold Johnson.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women.

Location. 41° 50.871′ N, 89° 30.199′ W. Memorial is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. It can be reached from Palmyra Street (Illinois Route 2) east of Palmyra Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 668 Veterans Pkwy, Dixon IL 61021, United States

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of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lee County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); F-105D Thunderchief (a few steps from this marker); Lee County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Beirut Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Navy Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiser Jeep M-725 (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Regarding Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123. Mothers of World War II was a national organization of mothers of U.S. soldiers fighting in the war who assisted

Photographed by Sean Flynn, January 7, 2024

2. Mothers of World War II, Dixon Unit 123 Marker

The marker is next to the covered entryway to Veterans Memorial Park in Dixon, near the M60 tank.

on the home front.

The Loveland Community Building referenced on this plaque is located about 1½ miles east of this location, across the Rock River. It was built in 1940 and is today used as a museum about the history of Dixon and as a community event center.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.