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

Northern Illinois State College Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 7, 2026

1. Northern Illinois State College Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to those of Northern Illinois State College who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of their country

"of man for men the Sacrifice
all that was theirs to give, they gave"
- Whittier -

Erected 1956 by the Veterans Club of Northern Illinois State College.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military.

Location. 41° 56.044′ N, 88° 45.774′ W. Memorial is in DeKalb, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It is at the intersection of College Avenue and Castle Drive, on the left when traveling west on College Avenue. This marker is located at the northwest corner of the East Lagoon area on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. It is at the base of a flagpole (on the northwest face). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Dekalb IL 60115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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,

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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: NIU Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Northern Illinois University 75th Anniversary Time Capsule (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northern Illinois University Entrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northern Illinois State Normal School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Unified and Diversified” Time Capsule (approx. ¼ mile away); Northern Illinois University (approx. ¼ mile away); Annie’s Woods (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. This marker was rededicated in 2006.

Also see . . . NIU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning - Veterans in the Classroom. See this website from Northern Illinois University that details some information about the veteran student population.

Excerpt: "Veterans shared experiences lend a unique perspective
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 7, 2026

2. Northern Illinois State College Veterans Memorial
that can enhance the learning experience for all students."

(Submitted on September 9, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)

Additional keywords. Veterans

Northern Illinois State College Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 7, 2026

3. Northern Illinois State College Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.