Elmhurst in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elmhurst College
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 13, 2024
1. Elmhurst College Marker
On October 17 1970, during the centennial homecoming, the national alumni association dedicated this marker to honor Elmhurst College founders.
Erected 1970 by Elmhurst College National Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 41° 53.774′ N, 87° 56.729′ W. Marker is in Elmhurst, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on South Prospect Avenue north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the campus of Elmhurst University, about 100 feet due west of the Prospect Avenue gate and 150 feet due north of Old Main. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst IL 60126, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reinhold Niebuhr (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Frank Mittermeyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans' Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elmhurst Veterans' Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); Elmhurst Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Elizabeth's Friendship Walk (about 800 feet away); Haumea (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmhurst.
Regarding Elmhurst College. Elmhurst College, set on 48 acres in suburban Chicago, was established in 1871 as a seminary and for training teachers, and classes were exclusively in German until 1917. In 1924, the school was renamed Elmhurst College, and in 2020 it became Elmhurst University.
Also see . . . Elmhurst University official site. (Submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 13, 2024
2. Elmhurst College Marker
A statue to Reinhold Niebuhr, the theologian and one of Elmhurst's most famous alumni, stands behind this marker on the university's campus.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 13, 2024
3. Elmhurst College Marker (rear view)
The campus gate can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 13, 2024
4. Old Main
This building was originally erected in 1878 as a dormitory, and has been used for many purposes over the ensuring century and a half.
Booth Library Postcard Collection, Eastern Illinois University, circa 1910
5. Elmhurst College (circa 1910)
An early 20th-century postcard shows Elmhurst College's Old Main building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 5. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
