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

Peter VanNostrand

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

1. Peter VanNostrand Marker

Inscription. This Lot was donated by the heirs of Peter VanNostrand for Ornamental uses only, with Trees Grass and Flowers

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 42° 1.513′ N, 88° 16.164′ W. Marker is in Elgin, Illinois, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of St. Charles Street and Arlington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on St. Charles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 533 St Charles Street, Elgin IL 60120, 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

distance of this marker: George Van De Voorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Firefighters Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Barn No. 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Observatory/Planetarium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elgin National Watch Co. Observatory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Elgin National Watch Company (approx. half a mile away); The Watch Factory District (approx. half a mile away); Elgin Railroad Watches (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.

More about this marker. This small, triangular park is formed by the intersection of Arlington Avenue and St. Charles Street in front of Elgin Fire Barn No. 5, which is now a museum. Part of the lot is used today as the home of the Illinois Firefighters Memorial Plaza.

Regarding Peter VanNostrand. VanNostrand was an Elgin furniture dealer who appears to have died in 1890.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

2. Peter VanNostrand Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.