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

George Washington 200th Anniversary

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2024

1. George Washington 200th Anniversary Marker

Inscription. Planted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington

Erected 1932 by Forest Lions Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1732.

Location. 41° 52.361′ N, 87° 48.721′ W. Marker is in Forest Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from Harrison Street north of Beloit Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on a boulder not far from the Park District of Forest Park's administration building and aquatics center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park IL 60130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

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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 walking distance of this marker: Ginkgo Tree (here, next to this marker); Veterans Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker); Forest Park War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Stadium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Bernardine Parish World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waldheim (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forest Park.

More about this marker. Two George Washington 200th birthday markers with identical styling and text (albeit different dedicating organizations) can be found in Cicero, about three miles east of here.

A 2000 marker erected immediately above this one offers up the history of this marker. It was erected with an oak tree in front of the Forest Park Village Hall in 1932 about a half-mile northwest of here, but the tree

George Washington marker and gingko tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2024

2. George Washington marker and gingko tree

later died. In 1982 the marker was moved to this spot, near the Park District of Forest Park administrative building, and placed in front of a ginkgo tree.

George Washington marker and the Park District of Forest Park administrative building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2024

3. George Washington marker and the Park District of Forest Park administrative building

Gingko tree plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 17, 2024

4. Gingko tree plaque

This plaque, immediately above the 1932 plaque, offers some history behind the old memorial and its tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.