Aurora in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Millennium Plaza

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2026

1. Millennium Plaza Marker

Inscription. We dedicate Millennium Plaza to the generations whose toil and faith built Aurora, to those who now strive to meet today's challenges, and to future generations, who will ensure Aurora's greatness.

Erected 2000 by City of Aurora.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 2000.

Location. 41° 45.476′ N, 88° 18.936′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Illinois, in Kane County. It is on South Stolp Avenue north of Downer Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 South Stolp Avenue, Aurora IL 60505, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Millennium Tower (a few steps from this marker); Leland Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Block & Kuhl Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Keystone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Aurora Hotel • Leland Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Co. (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); The Illiniwek and “The Illinois Country” (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.

More about this marker. Another marker nearby is about Millennium Tower, which stands on the south end of this small riverfront park in downtown Aurora.

Also see . . . Aurora Beacon-News: Aurora moving forward with plans to redesign Millennium Plaza. A 2025 article about future plans for this plaza.

Excerpt: "Millennium Plaza was built in around 2000, but it is underutilized and could be laid out better, according to Bauer. He said the city held meetings with downtown groups and neighbors to see what they want out of the park and found that, while people want a space for concerts, they also want a place to walk their dog or eat a sandwich by the river."

(Submitted on May 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Millennium Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 3, 2026

2. Millennium Plaza

This marker is not visible in this photo but is to the right.

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