Roselle in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Roselle-Bochnia Sisters Cities Peace Pole

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 23, 2025

1. Roselle-Bochnia Sisters Cities Peace Pole Marker

Inscription. The Peace Pole was originally established in 2003 by the Sister Cities Commission of Roselle. A similar pole was placed in Bochnia, Poland in 2004, finalizing the partnership between our two cities. Rededicated in 2024, this pole has seven sides to represent each of the continents on Earth and has "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in 14 different languages to remind us of the importance of world peace and cultural understanding.

Erected 2024 by Village of Roselle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 41° 58.951′ N, 88° 4.657′ W. Marker is in Roselle, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on South Prospect Street north of Elm Street, on the right when traveling north. The Peace Pole and accompanying marker are in front of the Roselle Village Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roselle IL 60172, 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

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roselle Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maple Lake Makeover (approx. 1½ miles away); Wise Road (approx. 1.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Labyrinth Fun Facts (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bloomingdale's Farming History (approx. 2½ miles away); Bloomingdale's Holstein Mill (approx. 2½ miles away); Welcome to Spring Valley (approx. 3 miles away).

Also see . . . Roselle Sister Cities - Bochnia. (Submitted on August 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 23, 2025

2. Roselle-Bochnia Sisters Cities Peace Pole Marker

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 23, 2025

3. Roselle-Bochnia Sisters Cities Peace Pole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.