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

U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Model 1906

U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

1. U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Marker

Inscription. The 4.7 was built by the Northwestern Ordinance Co. and was the only U.S. made field piece to be used during WWI. The Blue Island Park District acquired this 4.7 from the U.S. Arsenal at Rock Island, IL in June 1937.
Restored in 2004
Commissioners
1937
Edward Maroney • Rudolph Heitman • James Wainwright • Adolph Helquist • Henry Schreiber

2004
John C. Murphy • Fred D. Bilotto • Michael Cione • Dominick Catinella • Wayne Wolf

Erected 2004.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 41° 39.701′ N, 87° 41.268′ W. Marker is on Blue Island, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Highland Avenue south of 127th Street, on the right when traveling south. The memorial is in front of gun, located in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blue Island IL 60406, 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 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: Blue Island Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Island Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Island Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Blue Island Memorial Roll (about 300 feet away); In Honor and Remembrance of America's Women (about 300 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic (about 300 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 300 feet away); A-7D Corsair II (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Island.

Regarding U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Model 1906. The Studebaker portion of this gun is the carriage; the company produced more than 2,700 of the 800-pound wheels used to carry the 4.7-inch gun.

Also see . . .
1. Studebaker in World War I. Photos and other information about Studebaker's contribution to World War I. (Submitted on June 3, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. 4.7 inch Gun M1906. (Submitted on June 3, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Model 1906 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

2. U.S. 4.7 Inch Studebaker Field Gun Model 1906

4.7 Inch Field Gun in Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

3. 4.7 Inch Field Gun in Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.