Jefferson Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jefferson Park War Memorial
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 6, 2024
1. Jefferson Park War Memorial Marker
A front view of the memorial. Milwaukee Avenue continues its diagonal path (north-northwest) to the right, while Higgins Avenue begins its own diagonal route (west-northwest) to the left.
In memory of all the men and women of this community who served in World War II
[Plaques affixed to the side of the memorial:]
A memorial to all that gave their lives in World War 1
A memorial to all that gave their lives in World War 2
A memorial to all that gave their lives in the Korean War
A memorial to all that gave their lives in the Viet Nam War
A memorial to all that gave their lives in the Spanish American War
A memorial to all that gave their lives in service of our country fighting tyranny and terrorism involving United States Armed Forces since 1973
Rededicated by Lt. Otto Staeheli V.F.W. Post 849, May 24, 1964
Erected 1945 by Greater Jefferson Park Servicemen's Welfare Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Spanish-American • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 41° 58.131′ N, 87° 45.707′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Jefferson Park. It is at the intersection of North Milwaukee Avenue and West Higgins Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Milwaukee Avenue. The memorial is in a small median in the intersection. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is 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 are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Henry Esdohr House
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Regarding Jefferson Park War Memorial. One of Chicago's most prominently placed war memorials, at the busy intersection of Higgins and Milwaukee avenues on Chicago's northwest side, this memorial was originally erected in 1945 in memory of Jefferson Park soldiers who died in World War IIless than a month after the Japanese surrendered and the war ended. Plaques for other conflicts both earlier and later were added in the intervening years.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 6, 2024
2. Jefferson Park War Memorial
A closer view of the eagle on top of the memorial and the etchings on its side. It's not immediately known whether those blank slabs beneath "Honor Roll" originally had the names of local men who died or fought in battle.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 6, 2024
3. Jefferson Park War Memorial
Plaques for the Spanish American War and for post-1973 conflicts are two of several affixed to the memorial after it was dedicated in 1945.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 6, 2024
4. Jefferson Park War Memorial
A rear view of the memorial; the merger of Higgins and Milwaukee avenues is in the rear.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 6, 2024
5. Jefferson Park War Memorial
A view of the memorial and the busy intersection of Milwaukee and Higgins.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
