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

Veteran Post 49 G.A.R. Memorial

Veteran Post 49, Dept. of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

1. Veteran Post 49, Dept. of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Inscription. This memorial is erected in grateful remembrance of the patriotic heroism of the 443 members of Veteran Post 49, Dept. of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic, who, at the call of their country, served in the four years War of the Rebellion 1861-1865. And when that terrible struggle was over loyally took up the duties and obligations of citizenship in a reunited nation, for which they fought and which they helped to save. We cherish their memory and render them the supreme gratitude of our hearts.

Presented by patriotic citizens
Decoration Day, May 30, 1934.

Erected 1934 by Patriotic Citizens.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.

Location. 42° 2.119′ N, 88° 16.793′ W. Memorial is in Elgin, Illinois, in Kane County. It is in the Elgin Historic District. It is at the intersection of Villa Street and Fulton Street, on the right when traveling north on Villa Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 115 Villa St, Elgin IL 60120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this 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 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: The Log Cabin Home of James T. Gifford

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.W. I Memorial Davidson Park (about 400 feet away); Davidson Park (about 500 feet away); James T. Gifford’s Log House (about 500 feet away); Elgin Historic District (about 500 feet away); Gifford Park (about 600 feet away); Gifford-Davidson House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Gifford Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elgin.

Also see . . . Elgin Genealogical Society: GAR Post 49 Membership Roster. (Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 16, 2026

2. Veteran Post 49, Dept. of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.