Lemont in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Korean War Memorial
1950-1953
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 18, 2026
1. Korean War Memorial Marker
Freedom Is Not Free"
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 41° 40.443′ N, 88° 0.04′ W. Marker is in Lemont, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Main Street west of Lemont Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lemont IL 60439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War Two Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Lemont Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lemont Tornado of 1976 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Stone Church (about
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 18, 2026
2. Three war memorials in downtown Lemont
The Korean War memorial is just left of a larger memorial in honor of Lemont's World War II veterans. To the right of that is a 2003 memorial honoring all of Lemont's veterans.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
