Lyons Township in La Grange in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

World War I Memorial Trees

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 23, 2024

1. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

Inscription. The 14 trees planted in this parkway are living memorials to those men of LaGrange who died in the military service of their country during the World War. May their sacrifice inspire us to live as nobly as they died.
Armistice Day, 1921

Erected 1921.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I.

Location. 41° 48.642′ N, 87° 52.77′ W. Memorial is in La Grange, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lyons Township. It is on Brainard Avenue north of Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in the parkway between the sidewalk and the street, next to the Lyons Township High School North Campus. Elm Park is across the street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange IL 60525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this 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,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Anne Marcisz Memorial Pathway (a few steps from this marker); Re-Establishment of World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World War I Memorial Trees (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liz Asperger Flower Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); La Grange Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); La Grange Village Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bennett Field Lights (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

More about this memorial. The century-old marker shows signs of rusting, especially in its corners. An identical marker can be found on the opposite end of the block, near the clocktower entrance to Lyons Township High School's North Campus. Another plaque about 15 feet away is related to a memorial tree planted by the local chapter of the Daughters

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 23, 2024

2. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

Elm Park is across the street.

of the American Revolution in 1998.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 23, 2024

3. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

A 1998 plaque, related to a memorial tree dedicated by the La Grange chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is about 15 feet south of the 1921 marker. Elm Park is across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.