Waukegan in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Eugene P. King
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 9, 2026
1. Dr. Eugene P. King Marker
Practiced medicine in Waukegan from 1928 to 1961
Good Samaritan Athlete
Free medical services to the needy
Promoted youth sports
His Rexes Athletic Club won over 50 trophies star football, basketball and baseball player
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1893.
Location. 42° 21.778′ N, 87° 49.776′ W. Marker is in Waukegan, Illinois, in Lake County. It is on North Sheridan Road south of Grand Avenue. The marker is in Haig Paravonian Walk of Stars Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waukegan IL 60085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Ray Bradbury (here, next to this marker); Jack Benny (here, next to this marker); Phil Austin (here, next to this marker); Otto Graham (a few steps from this marker); Waukegan Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Orion Perseus Howe (approx. 0.4 miles away); Waukegan Doughboy Statue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cpl. Richard E. Bush Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waukegan.
More about this marker. Waukegan's Walk of Stars was dedicated in 1992; it was re-dedicated in 1995 in honor of late mayor Haig Paravonian, who had helped spearhead the idea.
Eugene King is the namesake
this page online
Also see . . . Waukegan's Dr. King. From the Lake County History blog.
Excerpt: "As an anonymous admirer said, Dr. Eugene P. King's 'life was one of dedication to humanity, to his community, to his people, and to his profession. Everything he did -- he did for others.'"(Submitted on August 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 9, 2026
2. Haig Paravonian Walk of Stars Park
The walk along Sheridan Road features five stars related to famous Waukegan natives.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 9, 2026
3. Close-up of Eugene King plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
