Morton Grove in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Village Gathering Place

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

1. Village Gathering Place Marker

Inscription. Dedicated as a historical site Memorial Day, 1980. This area was an early village gathering place, which was later purchased by the Women's War Working Circle. They erected the "Dough Boy" as a memorial to all who served their country.

Erected by Morton Grove Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 42° 2.129′ N, 87° 46.863′ W. Marker is in Morton Grove, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Georgiana Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Avenue. The marker is affixed to the base of the Doughboy statue in front of the Morton Grove Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6140 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,

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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: Morton Grove World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The American Legion Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrer Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harrer Park Flagpole (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Trading Post (approx. half a mile away); American Indian - Potawatomi Tribe Eagle Dancer (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morton Grove.

More about this marker. While it could not be determined completely for certain, it appears that this plaque was added to the base at the time of the doughboy statue's restoration, which was completed in 2017. Pictures of the statue found online show that this spot on the base was once occupied by a list of the Women's War Working Circle

Morton Grove World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

2. Morton Grove World War I Memorial

leadership who helped erect the statue. If that plaque is still here, it was not spotted during a March 2026 visit; it's possible it was moved to the rear of the statue.

This site was a public open space when the statue was erected in 1920. Morton Grove bulit its library here in the 1950s, but kept the statue in place.

Morton Grove World War I Memorial in front of library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

3. Morton Grove World War I Memorial in front of library

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on March 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.