Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

World War I Memorial Trees

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

1. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

Inscription. Trees planted by Joliet chapter American War Mothers in memory of our boys who served in the World War

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry • War, World I • Women.

Location. 41° 31.488′ N, 88° 4.918′ W. Memorial is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. It is on Jefferson Street west of Chicago Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in landscaping near the Will County Civil War Memorial. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432, 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: Illinois Sesquicentennial Time Capsule (here, next to this marker); Will County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Will County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Capt. William E. Harwood, M.D. (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Benedict Reed (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Nelson D. Elwood (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

More about this memorial. It is not known where this plaque was

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originally located, but it was likely not at this spot. The third Will County Courthouse, built around 1887, sat west of here, behind where the Civil War memorial is located. It was replaced by a new, brutalist-style courthouse that was immediately to the south. That building was replaced in 2020 by a modern building a block west of here and torn down in 2024.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

2. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

The marker is near the Will County Civil War Memorial. The field in the background is the former site of the Will County Courthouse, which was replaced in 2020 and torn down in 2024.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 27, 2026

3. World War I Memorial Trees Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.