Illinois State University in Normal in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John F. Kennedy Memorial Clock
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 21, 2025
1. John F. Kennedy Memorial Clock Marker
Erected 1964 by Illinois State University Class of 1964.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1963.
Location. 40° 30.608′ N, 88° 59.504′ W. Marker is in Normal, Illinois, in McLean County. It is in Illinois State University. It can be reached from West College Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the side of Schroder Hall, facing the main quad on the campus of Illinois State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Normal IL 61761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mennonite College of Nursing (a few steps from this marker); Old Main (within shouting distance of this marker); The Illinois State Normal University (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Main Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); William Saunders (about 400 feet away); Capital Stone from the Third McLean County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Illinois State Normal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Normal.
Also see . . . Schroeder Hall.
Excerpt: "The clock on the side of Schroeder Hall was dedicated to John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination in 1963. In 1964, a $900,000 addition was also added to Schroeder Hall."(Submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 21, 2025
2. John F. Kennedy Memorial Clock
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
