Hines in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
World War I Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 16, 2025
1. World War I Memorial Marker
Christ Church Ex-Service Club
2nd District, Chicago
I.F.W.C.
Erected 1924 by Christ Church Ex-Service Club, 2nd District, Chicago; Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 41° 51.507′ N, 87° 50.566′ W. Memorial is in Hines, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the western edge of the campus of the Hines VA Hospital, near Building 9. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 5000 5th Avenue, Broadview IL 60155, 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: Operation Iraqi Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away); George Dilboy (approx. Ό mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
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More about this memorial. The I.F.W.C. referenced on the marker is almost certainly the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs, a volunteer organization that was active during and after the war. It could not be firmly determined whether "Christ Church Ex-Service Club" is a different organization or a part of I.F.W.C.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 16, 2025
2. World War I Memorial
Immediately next to this marker is one dedicated by the General Henry Dearborn DAR Chapter to the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. One of the first VA hospitals in the United States.
The text of that marker (on the right in this photo):
1930-1980
50 years of service to veterans
Honored by General Henry Dearborn
Chapter 5-045 Chicago, Illinois
National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution
50 years of service to veterans
Honored by General Henry Dearborn
Chapter 5-045 Chicago, Illinois
National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 16, 2025
3. World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
