Western Springs in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024
1. World War II Memorial Marker
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II.
Location. 41° 48.578′ N, 87° 54.056′ W. Memorial is in Western Springs, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Hillgrove Avenue north of Lawn Avenue. The marker is in Tower Green, a triangular park that features the Western Springs Water Tower. The marker is on the sidewalk next to the tower, to the left of its entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs IL 60558, 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, 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: Western Springs Water Tower (here, next to this marker); H.G. Maxted (a few steps from this marker); Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); The August Ekdahl House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Village of Western Springs: The Early Years (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. Ό mile away); James D. Stevenson (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Western Springs.
More about this memorial. A similar plaque honoring Korean War veterans and boulder can be
this page online
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024
2. World War II Memorial
The memorial is a stone's throw from the Western Springs Water Tower.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn
3. Western Springs Water Tower
The World War II marker is to the right of the water tower in this photo, but it is not visible behind the rise in the ground and the short walk next to the water tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
