Washington in Tazewell County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Washington Park District

Formed January 6, 1968 by vote of the citizens of Washington, Illinois.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens

1. Washington Park District Marker

Inscription.
Original Board of Commissioners:
John A. Holtzman, President • Wilson Kimmell, Vice President • Mrs. Bonnie Richart, Secretary • Noah Hickman • Dr. H. W. Engel

The Park District acquired this property known as Washington Park, on July 22, 1969.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1969.

Location. 40° 42.709′ N, 89° 24.713′ W. Marker is in Washington, Illinois, in Tazewell County. It is on Lincoln Street half a mile north of West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north. Plaque is located on a rock inside Washington Park. It is inside a small landscaping area with the park identification sign just south of the Washington Veterans Memorial. The plaque faces west towards Lincoln Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington IL 61571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley

and in Greater Peoria.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Washington Park Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor and Memory of U.S. Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington Park Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Town & Country Gardeners Recognition (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln in Washington (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of William Holland (approx. 0.7 miles away); Washington's Bell / Bandstand (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

More about this marker. The marker was formerly located across the street before the current landscaping area was built to replace the older wooden park sign.

Also see . . .
1. Washington Rewind Article - Washington Park. Local article written by the Washington

Washington Park Sign with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, July 28, 2026

2. Washington Park Sign with Marker

Historical Society about the formation of the Washington Park District and Washington Park.<blockquote>Excerpt: "Once upon a time, Washington had no parks to speak of. That is a little hard to imagine when you consider the present day, where at least 15 properties are served by the Washington Park District. But as late as 1967, there was no park district, and there were no areas for children to go..." (Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

2. Washington Park District Website - Washington Park. Webpage from the Washington Park District about Washington Park. Details the park's location, history, features, and amenities.

Excerpt: "Washington Park serves as a vibrant hub for community activities and sports, embodying the spirit of recreation and leisure in Washington."

(Submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

Marker Photo with Veterans Memorial in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, July 28, 2026

3. Marker Photo with Veterans Memorial in Background

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.