DeKalb in DeKalb County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Major General Johann De Kalb White Oak
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026
1. Major General John De Kalb White Oak Marker
(1721-1780)
Our county namesake, and the brave men and women who fought for American independence. Inspired by the noble cause of liberty, these patriots valiantly laid the foundation for a new nation.
Presented to the Ellwood House Museum in celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial.
Erected 2026 by General John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the America 250, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 41° 56.084′ N, 88° 45.215′ W. Memorial is in DeKalb, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It is on Linden Place north of Augusta Avenue, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located at the Ellwood House Museum park in DeKalb. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 420 Linden Pl, Dekalb IL 60115, United States of
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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, 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: Mrs. Ellwoods Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellwood Green (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); DeKalb War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); DeKalb World War I Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Jacob Haish (approx. 0.3 miles away); Annies Woods (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Winged Ear Logo (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeKalb.
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026
2. Major General John De Kalb White Oak Marker
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026
3. Major General John De Kalb White Oak Marker
Photographed by Matthew Stevens, September 10, 2026
4. Major General John De Kalb White Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
