Des Plaines in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Cook
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2025
1. George Cook Marker
George Cook
Pvt. Co. A, 77th F.A.
Oct. 11, 1918
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 42° 2.331′ N, 87° 53.193′ W. Memorial is in Des Plaines, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on East Prairie Avenue east of Pearson Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in a small World War I garden located on the grounds of the Des Plaines History Museum. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 781 Pearson Street, Des Plaines IL 60016, 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. 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: Anthony Biba (here, next to this marker); John Markgraff (here,
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More about this memorial. Pvt. Cook is one of seven Des Plaines men who died in World War I and were honored with small plaques that are preserved in a small garden on the grounds of the Des Plaines History Center. An article about the creation of this garden could not be found. The seven plaques are presumed to have previously been erected somewhere outdoors in Des Plaines (and each has been given its own listing), but it could not be determined where.
Regarding George Cook. A historical marker at the Des Plaines Veterans Memorial at Lake Park says that Pvt. Cook died of influenza while in service during World War I.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2025
2. World War I memorial garden
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2025
3. Des Plaines History Center
The WWI garden is on the right side of this photo.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2025
4. George Cook
A historical marker about World War I inside Des Plaines's Lake Park includes this photo of George Cook, who died of influenza while serving in the U.S. Army during World War I.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
