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

Veterans Memorial Park

Forget Me Not

— Courage — Valor — Victory —

Veterans Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

1. Veterans Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Veterans Memorial Park and the Eternal Flame Monument were created and constructed by the grateful people in sacred tribute and everlasting memory to the men and women veterans who served gallantly fought and died in defense of America's freedoms in all of the United States' wars.
Dedicated may 23, 1993

Erected 1993.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1993.

Location. 41° 41.416′ N, 87° 47.821′ W. Marker is in Worth, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of West 111th Street and South Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43), on the right when traveling west on West 111th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Worth IL 60482, 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

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of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trees (here, next to this marker); In Flanders Fields (a few steps from this marker); In Memory (approx. one mile away); Freedom Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); VFW Post 5220 (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named VFW Post 5220 (approx. 3.1 miles away); Wierzba Memorial Park (approx. 4.1 miles away); Dr. Kazys Grinius (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worth.

More about this marker. The memorial includes several markers erected by local veterans groups, and two other markers devoted to famed war-related poetry. Pavers on the ground around the memorial are related to various American military engagements and the number of American participants and deaths in each.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

2. Veterans Memorial Park Marker

Veterans Memorial Park in Worth image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

3. Veterans Memorial Park in Worth

Veterans Memorial Park paver image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

4. Veterans Memorial Park paver

Pavers like these are found in the ground around the memorial, honoring various American military engagements.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

5. Veterans Memorial Park Marker

The Marks-Meyer American Legion Post 991 marker is near the Eternal Flame memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.