Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Estes

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

1. George Estes Marker

Inscription. ★
George Estes
WWII KIA

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 41° 55.531′ N, 87° 38.497′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of West Fullerton Parkway and North Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Fullerton Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 West Fullerton Parkway, Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mid-North (a few steps from this marker); Arlington-Deming (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reebie Storage Warehouse (about 600 feet away); Theurer/Wrigley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Arlington-Deming (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mid-North District (approx. ¼ mile away); Richard Fassl (approx. ¼ mile away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The marker includes a thin crushed-rock shaft holding up a small plaque. At least one more memorial with an identical design still stands in Lincoln Park, a few blocks west of here on Fullerton, for another World War II

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veteran named Richard Fassl. Although these types of individual memorials for war dead were common across the city during the war years, most have vanished through the years as the city has changed and redeveloped. However, this one and the one for Richard Fassl remain and are maintained by the Mid-North Neighborhood Association.

Regarding George Estes. George Estes died on October 24, 1944, when his ship was bombed in the Pacific. He was 33 years old. Prior to the war he lived in this neighborhood with his mother and worked as a drug clerk. He is buried at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.

Also see . . . Ask Geoffrey: August 26, 2015. From WTTW-11, Geoffrey Baer answers a question about this memorial in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Excerpt: "There were many of these types of memorials erected throughout Chicago during and after World War II by neighborhood residents, clubs, or even nearby businesses to honor those who served. Many were like George Estes’ memorial—simply a post bearing a plaque with the name of the serviceman, often on a street corner. Others, called Honor Rolls, were erected during the war and listed the names of men and women from the neighborhood serving in the war. Some were embellished with flagpoles and Vs for victory."

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 11, 2025

2. George Estes Marker

(Submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.