Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gold Star Mothers

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

1. Gold Star Mothers Marker

Inscription. American Legion Auxiliary

In honor of the Gold Star Mothers 1968

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 41° 52.648′ N, 88° 3.707′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Crescent Boulevard 0.1 miles east of Park Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. The marker is near a tree in Spalding Point, a park across the street from Glenbard West High School and just west of its football field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Ellyn IL 60137, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bruce Capel (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Heroes of Freedom Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Spalding's Point (a few steps from this marker); Robert F. Morgan (a few steps from this marker); John F. Scull Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas B. Duffy Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Ellyn's First Train (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . Revitalized park to honor Glen Ellyn veterans. The Daily Herald writes about a restoration of Spalding Point, a park across the street from Glenbard West. (Submitted on June 15, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

2. Gold Star Mothers Marker

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

3. Gold Star Mothers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.