Oswego in Kendall County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

American Revolutionary War

(1775-1783)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

1. American Revolutionary War Marker

Inscription. The American Revolutionary War was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britian and the thirteen "United Colonies." In 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed an army and declared their independence as a new nation, the United States of America in 1776. The war was the culmination of the political American Revolution, whereby the colonists overthrew British rule. The Continental Army was led by George Washington.

Throughout the war, the British were able to use their naval superiority to capture and occupy coastal cities, but control of the countryside (where 90% of the population lived) largely eluded them. After the American victory at Saratoga in 1777, France entered the war against Britain. The decisive battle which led to the surrender of the British army occurred at Yorktown.

Total American casualties were 10,600.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 41° 41.115′ N, 88° 21.093′ W.

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Marker is in Oswego, Illinois, in Kendall County. It can be reached from Main Street near Jefferson Street. The marker is behind the Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza, on a pathway towards the Fox River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oswego IL 60543, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

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.

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 walking distance of this marker: Mexican-American War (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); American Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Fox River Fording (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

2. American Revolutionary War Marker

The Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza is in the rear.

of all markers in Oswego.

Also see . . . How Many Died in the Revolutionary War?. This article from the History Channel looks at Revolutionary War casualties, citing a 1974 book by Howard H. Peckham that found that more than 25,000 Americans died in the eight-year engagement.

Excerpt: "Peckham, who meticulously gathered data on reports on 1,331 land engagements and 215 naval engagements, found that 8,624 American fighters were killed in battle. He also estimated that another 10,000 died in camp, and 8,500 perished while being held in captivity."

(Submitted on May 7, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Historical markers about American wars on the pathway behind Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

3. Historical markers about American wars on the pathway behind Oswego Veterans Memorial Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.