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

“Marmo” Red Maple

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 21, 2025

1. “Marmo” Red Maple Marker

Inscription. This "Marmo" Red Maple is planted in commemoration of America's 250th birthday
July 4, 2026

Erected by Anan Harmon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the America 250, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.

Location. 41° 52.52′ N, 88° 3.973′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Duane Street east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker and tree are in front of the Glen Ellen Civic Center, to the right of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glen Ellyn Horse Trough (a few steps from this marker); The Glen Sanitary Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Duane Street School (within shouting distance of this marker); House Built in 1856 (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Castle Ice Cream Shop (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Homestead of Henry Benjamin (within shouting distance of this marker); Homestead of Amelda and Jabez Dodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . .
1. Acer × freemanii 'Marmo'. A history of the “Marmo” maple from the Missouri Botanical Garden. (Submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Anan Harmon chapter, NSDAR official site. (Submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

“Marmo” Red Maple Marker in front of Glen Ellyn Civic Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 21, 2025

2. “Marmo” Red Maple Marker in front of Glen Ellyn Civic Center

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.