Bellwood in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 17, 2024

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to all that serve and protect

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Military • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 52.935′ N, 87° 52.285′ W. Marker is in Bellwood, Illinois, in Cook County. Memorial is on Washington Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Eastern Avenue. The marker is in Stevenson Park, to the west of the park's recreation center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3105 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood IL 60104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); First Bellwood Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pvt. Albert E. Fenhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Lake Street (approx. 1.1 miles away); Kiddieland Amusement Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Casa Jalisco (approx. 1.2 miles away); Conner-Heise Memorial Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cpl. Robert H. Corley and Pfc. Ronnie L. Russell (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellwood.

More about this memorial. The marker includes emblems for the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and for the fire and police.
A 1931 monument dedicated to area veterans of World War I is

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a few paces to the north of here. Brick pavers in between the two monuments are dedicated to individual veterans, many of whom died in combat.

Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 17, 2024

2. Veterans Memorial

This south-facing view shows the veterans memorial and the back of the nearby World War I marker, with Washington Boulevard in the background.

Stevenson Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 17, 2024

3. Stevenson Park

The veterans memorials sit to the west of the recreation center at Stevenson Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.