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

Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Sean Flynn, May 30, 2024

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. They will never be forgotten

Erected by Hillside VFW Post 3590; Belvidere-Hillside American Legion Post 626.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 41° 52.783′ N, 87° 54.415′ W. Marker is in Hillside, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Washington Street near Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the northern edge of Hillside Commons park, across the street from Queen of All Nations Catholic Parish's St. Domitilla Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillside IL 60162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Mater Dolorosa Seminary (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Berkeley Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Berkeley Roll of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Darmstadt Farm (approx. half a mile away); Bohlander (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Settlers' Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillside.

Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, May 30, 2024

2. Veterans Memorial

The crests of the five branches of the military are visible at the center of the memorial. The plaque dedicating the memorial can be seen behind it.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, May 30, 2024

3. Veterans Memorial

Hillside's municipal complex can be seen behind the memorial in this photo taken from across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.