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

Thiruvalluvar

31 B.C.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 6, 2026

1. Thiruvalluvar Marker

Inscription. Poet & Philosopher Who Wrote the Immortal Thirukural

Commemorating 10th World Tamil Research Conference
"Keezhadi Nam Thaai Madi"
July 4-7, 2019, Schaumburg, IL

Jointly organized by Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America, International Association of Tamil Research & Chicago Tamil Sangam

Statue Donated by VGP World Tamil Sangam

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 31 BCE.

Location. 42° 1.52′ N, 88° 3.917′ W. Marker is in Schaumburg, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Schaumburg Township. It is on Schaumburg Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg IL 60193, 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 of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woodland Area (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Farm! (approx. 0.3 miles away); White Ash (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Spring Valley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heritage Hot Dog Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Elm (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Spring Valley (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to the Farm! (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schaumburg.

Also see . . .
1. Tiruvalluvar. From Britannica. (Submitted on June 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. World Tamil Conference (Wikipedia).

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Thiruvalluvar statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 6, 2026

2. Thiruvalluvar statue

Statue close-up image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 6, 2026

3. Statue close-up

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.