Western Springs in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Korean War Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

1. Korean War Memorial Marker

Inscription.
In honor of those who served during The Korean War
Let freedom ring

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Korean.

Location. 41° 48.579′ N, 87° 54.05′ W. Memorial is in Western Springs, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Hillgrove Avenue near 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 right 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.

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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); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); H.G. Maxted (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. ¼ 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 marker dedicated to World War II can be found nearby, to the left of the water tower.

Western Springs Water Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

2. Western Springs Water Tower

The Korean War memorial is in the foreground.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

3. Western Springs Water Tower

The Korean War memorial is off-camera to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.