Elk Grove Village in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Clock Tower

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

1. Clock Tower Marker

Inscription. The Elk Grove Village Clocktower serves as the centerpiece of the community. It was constructed in 2002 as part of a new Residential Enhancement Program. It features prairie style laminated glass panels and carillon bells that play seasonal melodies. During its construction, a time capsule was placed inside the Clock Tower, preserving a snapshot of the Village in the year 2002. The time capsule will be opened on the Village's 75th anniversary in 2031.

Erected 2026 by Elk Grove Village. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 42° 0.13′ N, 88° 0.514′ W. Marker is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Wellington Avenue 0.1 miles south of Biesterfield Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk Grove Village IL 60007, 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 walking distance of this marker: Residential Enhancement Program (a few steps from this marker); Recognizing the Public Service of Bart K. Dill (a few steps from this marker); Centex Corporation and the Village of Elk Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Heart Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Youth of Elk Grove Village (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial

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(about 400 feet away); Fallen Soldier (about 600 feet away); Elk Grove Town Center and Village Green (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove Village.

More about this marker. The marker was apparently erected in 2026 as a part of a scavenger hunt sponsored by Elk Grove Village in celebration of its 70th anniversary. The "code word" at the bottom is used to complete the scavenger hunt form.

Elk Grove Village Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

2. Elk Grove Village Clock Tower

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026

3. Elk Grove Village Clock Tower

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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.