Midlothian in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Century Time Capsule

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

1. Century Time Capsule Marker

Inscription. To be opened July 4, 2076
Herein are mementoes from the people of Midlothian of the year A.D. 1976 to the people of the year A.D. 2076.
Sealed at Bicentennial ceremonies
May 11, 1976

Erected 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.

Location. 41° 37.41′ N, 87° 43.045′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Pulaski Road 0.1 miles south of 147th Street (Route 83), on the right when traveling north. The marker is in front of Midlothian Village Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14801 Pulaski Road, Midlothian IL 60445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Original Village of Lighted Flags (here, next to this marker); Can We Wave the Flag Too Much? (here, next to this marker); September 11, 2001 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Midlothian Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Robbins, IL (approx. 1.2 miles away); Spc. Nathaniel Jefferson (approx. 1.2 miles away); Corporal Michael D. Marino (approx. 1.2 miles away); Spc. Willie D. Green (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This marker has been included in the database as part of the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration Series.

— Submitted June 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.

Midlothian Village Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

2. Midlothian Village Hall

The marker is in front of Midlothian's village hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.