York Township in Elmhurst in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eldridge Park
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 30, 2024
1. Eldridge Park Marker
You'll begin at the butterfly garden, where you'll learn about the different types of butterflies that live here.
Next, you'll move on to learn about some birds in the surrounding area.
Finally, you'll arrive at the end of your journey, where you'll read on the mammals that call Eldridge home.
Fun Facts About Eldridge
Initially, the land that would become Eldridge served as a landfill because it was swampy and unusable.
The size of the park is 42.79 acres. The park was named after Edward Eldridge, an early homesteader and first supervisor of York Township.
Erected 2021 by Elmhurst Park District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 41° 51.97′ N, 87° 56.962′ W. Marker is in Elmhurst, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is in York Township. It is at the intersection of Butterfield Road (Illinois Route 56) and Spring Road, on the left
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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 was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: StoryWalk (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mammoth Spring (approx. 0.9 miles away); Being Number 1 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Elmhurst and Salt Creek: History at a Glance (approx. 1.1 miles away); Veterans Day (approx. 1.2 miles away); Wildlife (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmhurst.
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1. Experience the Magic of Eldridge Park.
Excerpt from Ross & Jack's Landscaping: "Eldridge Park derives its name from Edward Eldridge, an early settler and influential figure in the development of York Township. Edward Eldridge arrived in the area in 1835 and established his fields on the very grounds that now encompass Eldridge Park. The park's name was selected through a captivating 'Name the Park' contest held in 1957, honoring the rich historical legacy of its namesake."(Submitted on August 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Eldridge Park official page. From the
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 30, 2024
2. Eldridge Park Marker
Butterfield Road is in the rear, and beyond that (above the green highway sign) the Helmut Jahn-designed Oakbrook Terrace Tower, the tallest building in Illinois outside Chicago city limits.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 30, 2024
3. Eldridge Park Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 30, 2024
4. Eldridge Park
The marker is in the background to the left of this park sign, which is near the parking spots off Spring Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
