Scottsdale in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Bede the Venerable Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 25, 2026

1. St. Bede the Venerable Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. In honor of those who serve and protect the United States of America
Past • Present • Future

Happy are the peace makers; they shall be called children of God
Matthew 5:9

Eagle Scout project, Paul Jakalski Troop 1470
Dedicated May 26, 2003

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 2003.

Location. 41° 44.525′ N, 87° 43.957′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Scottsdale. It is on West 83rd Street west of Kostner Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8200 South Kostner Avenue, Chicago IL 60652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hometown Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Thomas J. Stack (approx. one mile away); St. Mary Cemetery (approx. one mile away); VFW Post 5220 (approx.

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1.8 miles away); a different marker also named VFW Post 5220 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Spc. Jared D. Stanker (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gail Woodman and Roy Woodman (approx. 2.4 miles away).

Also see . . . St. Bede-St. Denis parish website. (Submitted on June 26, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

St. Bede the Venerable Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 25, 2026

2. St. Bede the Venerable Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.