Creston in Ogle County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Creston Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 28, 2026

1. Creston Veterans Memorial

Inscription.

A grateful Creston community remembers the sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defended, ensured, and preserved the freedom of many.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 55.886′ N, 88° 57.878′ W. Memorial is in Creston, Illinois, in Ogle County. It is on North Main Street 0 miles north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located directly to the south of the Creston Village Hall. It faces west towards the street and is in a small grassy park area by the Creston Lincoln Highway Gazebo. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 110 N Main Street, Rochelle IL 61068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

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of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Lincoln Highway - The nation’s first coast-to-coast highway! (here, next to this marker); Illinois Lincoln Highway (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Highway (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Illinois Lincoln Highway (a few steps from this marker); Creston (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Headons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Fountain and Mile Marker Below (within shouting distance of this marker); Kishwaukee College Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creston.

Also see . . . Ogle County Illinois Genealogy Site - Ogle Co., IL Veterans. See this section from the History of Ogle Co., IL by H.F. Kett & Co provided by the Ogle County Illinois Genealogy Site. This page was contributed by Martin W. Johnson.

Excerpt: "1878 Ogle County Illinois history veterans mentioned in short Twp. biographies
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 28, 2026

2. Creston Veterans Memorial & Lincoln Highway Gazebo
only. Most of these biographies give birth places etc. of the father or son. County muster rolls not transcribed. Some have details of battles they fought in etc. not transcribed. Also see 1913 G.A.R. members lists by Club Post. A few of these seem to have the wrong regt. in book? Several names were spelled differently in muster rolls."

(Submitted on August 29, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

Creston Veterans Memorial Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 28, 2026

3. Creston Veterans Memorial Wide Shot

Memorial is partially behind a telephone pole

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.