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

George Van De Voorde

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

1. George Van De Voorde Marker

Inscription. This beech tree is planted in honor of George Van De Voorde for his many years of outstanding service to the city of Elgin
Firefighter 1947-67
Fire chief 1967-84
Mayor 1987-95
Thank you George for unselfish dedication

Erected 1997 by City of Elgin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics.

Location. 42° 1.526′ N, 88° 16.168′ 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. The marker is in front of the Illinois Firefighters Memorial Plaza, which is in front of the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum. 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

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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: Illinois Firefighters Memorial Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Peter VanNostrand (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.

Also see . . . Chicago Tribune obituary: George Van De Voorde. (Submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

George Van De Voorde Marker in front of the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

2. George Van De Voorde Marker in front of the Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.