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

Vera Megowan Park

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 12, 2025

1. Vera Megowan Park Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of Vera Megowan (Mrs. John L. Markham) in recognition of her gift of this park as well as her many other generous gifts to the city of Evanston

Erected by Evanston Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 42° 1.686′ N, 87° 40.611′ W. Marker is in Evanston, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Hinman Avenue north of South Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Evanston IL 60202, 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 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: Calvary Cemetery (approx.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

¼ mile away); Sustainable Infrastructure (approx. 0.3 miles away); Triangle Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Battle Cloister (approx. half a mile away); The Memorial Elm (approx. half a mile away); Native Plants (approx. half a mile away); Joyce Kilmer Triangle (approx. ¾ mile away); Indian Boundary Lines (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.

Regarding Vera Megowan Park. Vera Megowan was an Evanston chef and restaurant owner who is also credited with the creation of the Merrick Rose Garden park in Evanston and the restoration of the fountain in the city's Fountain Square.

Also see . . . Evanston Dimensions: A Look at Some Change-Making Women in Evanston. Evanston Round Table looks at famous women in Evanston's history, including the chef Vera Megowan. (Submitted on March 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Vera Megowan Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 12, 2025

2. Vera Megowan Park

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.