Morton Grove in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company
1904-1965
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
1. The Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company Marker
Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company
1904-1965
The history of the volunteers' commitment and devotion to the safety and well-being of the community inspires current members of the Morton Grove Fire Department to serve with honor, dignity, and courage.
Their legacy will not be forgotten.
Erected 2004 by Morton Grove Fire Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 42° 2.162′ N, 87° 47.007′ W. Marker is in Morton Grove, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Lincoln Avenue west of Callie Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the Morton Grove Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6250 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove IL 60053, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Village Gathering Place (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morton Grove World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); Harrer Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The American Legion Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrer Park Flagpole (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Trading Post (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Indian - Potawatomi Tribe Eagle Dancer (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morton Grove.
Also see . . . Morton Grove Fire Department History.
Excerpt: "In 1965, after 61 years of volunteer service, the MGFD went to a professional and full time paid department."(Submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
2. Morton Grove Fire Station
The marker is on the right side of this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
