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

War of 1812

(1812-1815)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

1. War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain; the war was fought from 1812 to 1815 and involved both land and naval engagements. Causes of the war were seizure of U.S. sailors, Indian attacks, and trade restrictions. An American invasion of Canada resulted in the British burning Washington D.C., the nation's capital. The British continued on to Baltimore and attacked Ft. McHenry. This battle inspired the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner." The last battle was at New Orleans, an American Victory which took place after the signing of the peace treaty.

Total American casualties were 6,800.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 41° 41.117′ N, 88° 21.098′ W. 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

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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: American Civil War (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War (here, next to this marker); Mexican-American War (here, next to this marker); American Revolutionary War (here, next to this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Fox River Fording (a few steps from this marker); Korean Conflict (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oswego.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2025

2. War of 1812 Marker

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 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.