North Central College in Naperville in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry Tayama

North Central College Legacies

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

1. Henry Tayama Marker

Inscription. Henry Tayama, Class of 1893, was the first Japanese student to graduate from the College. He had been educated in English schools of the Evangelical Association's mission in Tokyo. Upon completing his divinity degree, Reverend Tayama returned to his home country and served as a minister and instructor for the Evangelical Church in Japan. He was later elected presiding elder, the first native-born minister to hold that position.

Erected by North Central College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 41° 46.217′ N, 88° 8.792′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is in North Central College. It is on Brainard Street 0.3 miles south of Chicago Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the campus of North Central College, outside the fence at the north end of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, the Cardinals' football stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Naperville IL 60540, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: James L. Nichols (a few steps from this marker); Mildred Rebstock, Ph.D (a few steps from this marker); Rev. George St. Angelo

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(within shouting distance of this marker); North Central Students at Selma (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter and Grace Fredenhagen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fredenhagen Park (about 400 feet away); Bill Shatzer (about 500 feet away); The Potawatomi and Fort Payne (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Payne (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Henry Tayama Marker in front of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

2. Henry Tayama Marker in front of Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

North Central College Legacies markers near Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

3. North Central College Legacies markers near Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

All five markers can be seen in this photo taken near the stadium's north endzone.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.