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

DeKalb World War I Memorial

1914 World War 1918

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

1. DeKalb World War I Memorial Main Plaque

Inscription.
The Citizens of De Kalb erect this memorial to commemorate forever the loyalty and heroism of those of their number who answered the call of humanity in the World War
1914 – 1918

"That government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth."
A. Lincoln

Dedicated
February 13, 1921
Rededicated
November 11, 1996

Erected 1921 by the Citizens of De Kalb.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list.

Location. 41° 55.851′ N, 88° 45.228′ W. Memorial is in DeKalb, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It is at the intersection of East Lincoln Highway (Illinois Route 38) and North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on East Lincoln Highway. This marker is located on the southwest side of a clock memorial in Memorial Park. It faces towards the intersection. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb IL 60115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this memorial is in Northern Illinois.

It is also 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 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: DeKalb War Memorial (here, next to this marker); City of DeKalb Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Egyptian Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of DeKalb Sesquicentennial (about 400 feet away); DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural (about 400 feet away); The Winged Ear Logo (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Haish (approx. ¼ mile away); Major General Johann De Kalb White Oak (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeKalb.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

DeKalb World War I Memorial Bottom Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

2. DeKalb World War I Memorial Bottom Plaque

DeKalb World War I Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

3. DeKalb World War I Memorial

DeKalb Clock Memorial in Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

4. DeKalb Clock Memorial in Memorial Park

Taken during the 2026 Corn Festival

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Last updated on September 5, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.