Sycamore in DeKalb County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

For God and Country

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2024

1. For God and Country Marker

Inscription. In memory of Dekalb County veterans and those men and women who gave their lives in the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam for the defense of our nation.

Erected 1972 by Board of Supervisors in behalf of the citizens of DeKalb County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 41° 59.348′ N, 88° 41.112′ W. Memorial is in Sycamore, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It can be reached from West State Street (Illinois Route 64) west of Main Street ( Route 23), on the right when traveling east. The marker is affixed to the DeKalb County Courthouse, near the south-facing entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 133 West State Street, Sycamore IL 60178, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: DeKalb County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); DeKalb County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sycamore Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago and Northwestern Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); DeKalb County Farm Bureau (approx. 1.8 miles away); DeKalb Swine Breeders (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sherret S. Chase (approx. 2.4 miles away); DeKalb Ag (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sycamore.

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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn

2. For God and Country Marker

DeKalb County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 1, 2024

3. DeKalb County Courthouse

The For God and Country marker can be seen on the courthouse building, just left of the Civil War Memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.