Des Plaines in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Pius X
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
1. Saint Pius X Marker
Poor and rich
Meek and humble of heart
Strong defender of the church
He labored to restore all things in Christ
[Panels on the left side of the tall stone behind the statue:]
Pope of the Catechism
Pope of the Eucharist
[Panels on the right side of the tall stone behind the statue:]
Pope of canon law
Pope of church music
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1835.
Location. 42° 3.589′ N, 87° 53.873′ W. Marker is in Des Plaines, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on River Road (U.S. 45) 0.6 miles north of Golf Road (Illinois Route 58), on the right when traveling south. The statue is located on the southern end of the west side of All Saints Cemetery. It is about a half-mile southeast of the entrance to the west side of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Des Plaines IL 60016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint Scholastica, Virgin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Saints Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named All Saints Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Francis Eugene George (approx. half a mile away); First McDonald's Franchise (approx. 1.1 miles away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 1.3 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Des Plaines Savings & Loan Association (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Plaines.
Regarding Saint Pius X. Born in Italy as Joseph Sarto, he was elected pope in 1903 and served as Pope Pius X until his death in 1914. The monikers on the side of this memorial are a few that were assigned to him related to his work during his papacy. He was canonized
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
2. Saint Pius X (left side)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
3. Saint Pius X (left side)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 13, 2025
4. Saint Pius X statue at All Saints Cemetery
Courtesy of Museo San Pio X
5. Pope Saint Pius X (1835-1914)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 5. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
