Mount Prospect in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bicentennial
1776 — 1976
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
1. Bicentennial Marker
Marked July 4, 1976
Erected 1976 by Mount Prospect Historical Society and Illinois Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 42° 3.853′ N, 87° 56.026′ W. Marker is in Mount Prospect, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Maple Street south of Busse Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is next to the door for Central School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect IL 60056, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Central School (here, next to this marker); John Conrad Moehling (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Wille (about 500 feet away); John Meyn (about 500 feet away); Centennial Green (about 500 feet away); William Busse (about 500 feet away); Klehm's Island (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Pius X (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Prospect.
Regarding Bicentennial. Central School was built in 1895 as Mount Prospect's first public school. It was moved to this location,
this page online
Also see . . . History of Central School. From the Mount Prospect Historical Society. (Submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This marker has been included in the database as part of the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration Series.
— Submitted October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
2. Central School
The markers is to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
