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

Rev. George St. Angelo

North Central College Legacies

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

1. Rev. George St. Angelo Marker

Inscription. The Rev. George St. Angelo, Class of 1943, returned to his alma mater in 1955 to serve as the College's first chaplain. In this role, he opened students' eyes to concepts of social justice by bringing prominent national speakers, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to campus; initiating an exchange program with two historically black colleges in Atlanta; and organizing service trips to Chicago and other destinations around the country.

Erected by North Central College.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 41° 46.206′ N, 88° 8.813′ 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. 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

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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: North Central Students at Selma (a few steps from this marker); Mildred Rebstock, Ph.D (a few steps from this marker); James L. Nichols (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Tayama (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter and Grace Fredenhagen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fredenhagen Park (about 400 feet away); Bill Shatzer (about 600 feet away); The Potawatomi and Fort Payne (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Payne (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Rev. George St. Angelo Marker near Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024

2. Rev. George St. Angelo Marker near Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium

Regarding Rev. George St. Angelo. According to his obituary, St. Angelo organized the trip by North Central students to take part in the march on Selma in March 1965. That trip to Selma is memorialized in another "Legacies" marker a short walk away from this marker about St. Angelo.

Also see . . . The Rev. George St. Angelo, 1921-2012. St. Angelo's 2012 obituary from the Chicago Tribune. (Submitted on September 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

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 275 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.