Frankfort in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Breidert Green

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 17, 2025

1. Breidert Green Marker

Inscription. Named after Frankfort's first Administrator, Burton Breidert, this public gathering place is home to community events throughout the year. Originally dedicated in 1986 and reconstructed in 2014, the "Green" is a focal point in the historic downtown district. It serves as a symbol of community and a gathering place for all to enjoy. The efforts of Burton Breidert, and others, to preserve open space while enhancing community charm remain at the forefront of the uniqueness that is Frankfort.

Erected 2014 by Village of Frankfort.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 41° 29.935′ N, 87° 51.001′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Illinois, in Will County. It is on Old Plank Road Trail west of White Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the west wall of the downtown Frankfort stage that is in Breidert Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort IL 60423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American

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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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Frankfort Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Circa 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1850 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frankfort Village Hall (about 600 feet away); Glenn R. Warning (about 600 feet away); Circa 1903 (about 800 feet away); Frankfort, Illinois (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Brick Tavern (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Also see . . . Burton Breidert obituary.

Excerpt: "His cherished Frankfort, IL was always close to his heart and he became an impactful, forward-looking community leader, statesman, and preservationist that over a period of about 50 years gave Frankfort the charm it enjoys to this day."

(Submitted on July 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 17, 2025

2. Breidert Green Marker

The marker to the left of this one is related to the dedication of the stage building in 2014.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 17, 2025

3. Breidert Green Marker

The stage sits along the Old Plank Road Trail and is just east of the Frankfort Grainery, which towers over the park. An American Legion veterans memorial is in the foreground of this photo.

Breidert Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 17, 2025

4. Breidert Green

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 17, 2025

5. Breidert Green Marker

The marker to the right is about the 2014 dedication of the stage.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.