La Grange Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Male Ginkgo

(Ginkgo biloba)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 7, 2026

1. Male Ginkgo Marker

Inscription. The Male Ginkgo tree, also known as the "Ginkgo biloba" is native to China. Research has shown that the Ginkgo tree has grown on Earth for 150 million years. Ginkgo trees are grown upright and become broader with age. This tree can reach heights from 25-50 feet. The Ginkgo tree favors full sunlight and can adapt to many types of soil conditions. These trees are best grown in residential areas.

Erected by Community Park District of La Grange Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.

Location. 41° 49.454′ N, 87° 52.239′ W. Marker is in La Grange Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Woodlawn Avenue near La Grange Road (U.S. 12/20). The marker is in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange Park IL 60526, 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,

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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: Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); La Grange Park Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named La Grange Park Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Grange Village Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); La Grange Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Liz Asperger Flower Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War I Memorial Trees (approx. one mile away); Re-Establishment of World War I Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange Park.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 7, 2026

2. Male Ginkgo

Male Ginkgo Marker in Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 7, 2026

3. Male Ginkgo Marker in Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.