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

Revolutionary War Patriots

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 5, 2026

1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.

1775-1783

Presented by Fort Payne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States

Erected 2026 by Fort Payne Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the America 250, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists.

Location. 41° 45.518′ N, 88° 8.394′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on East Gartner Road north of Edgewater Drive. The marker is in Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 East Gartner Road, Naperville IL 60540, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

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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: Veterans Park: Remembrance, Nature and Community Service (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Celebration of Peace (a few steps from this marker); Sp 5 Kenneth J. Shimp (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the Riverbank at Lincoln Greenway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Park: Oak Woodland Restoration (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Park: Prairie Restoration (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.

Also see . . . Marker dedication video (Vimeo). A video by Fort Payne DAR with footage and photos from the 2026 marker dedication. (Submitted on July 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Veterans Park memorials image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 5, 2026

2. Veterans Park memorials

The Revolutionary War Patriots Marker is visible just behind the white sign at the front.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.