Des Plaines in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Anthony Biba
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2025
1. Anthony Biba Marker
Anthony Biba
Pvt Co. E, Cas Co
Nov. 27, 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. 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: 1500 E Prairie Ave, 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: George Cook (here, next to this marker); Ernst Beth (here, next to this marker); John Markgraff (here, next to this marker);
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More about this memorial. Pvt. Biba 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 Anthony Biba. According to a recent news report, Anthony Biba was raised in Des Plaines by Czechoslovakia-born parents, and died of pneumonia in World War I. On Find a Grave he is named Anton Biba, with a burial at Saint Mihiel American Cemetery in France.
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.
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 102 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. submitted on March 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
