River Forest Township in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Theodore Teddy Roosevelt
1858 1919
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
1. Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Marker
★ Colonel
★ Environmentalist
★ Governor
★ President
Erected by Boy Scout Troop 65.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics • Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 53.537′ N, 87° 48.832′ W. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River Forest Township. It is on Oak Avenue west of Jackson Avenue. The marker is near the south entrance to Roosevelt Middle School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest IL 60305, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: River Forest Women's Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden (about 400 feet away); River Forest Firsts (about 400 feet away); The River Forest Tennis Club (about 400 feet away); River Forest 9/11 Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); River Forest Memorial to the Great Wars (approx. Ό mile away); F.A. Bell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harold Q. Kirk, M.D. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Forest.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
2. Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Marker at Roosevelt Middle School
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
