Silvis in Rock Island County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hero Street, U.S.A.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 9, 2010
1. Hero Street, U.S.A. Marker
Hero Street, U.S.A. received its name in 1968 to honor the fifty-seven servicemen from thirty-three families on this block-and-a-half who served in defense of America between 1941 and 1968. Six men died in World War II and two in the Korean Conflict. Some families sent as many as six or seven sons; some men served in both wars. At the date of the erection of this marker, over 110 men and women from this small area had served in the United States Armed Services, exemplifying American patriotism at its highest level.
Erected 1989 by City of Silvis and The Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 41° 30.812′ N, 90° 25.48′ W. Marker is in Silvis, Illinois, in Rock Island County. It is on 2nd Street 0.1 miles south of 1st Avenue (Illinois Route 84). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silvis IL 61282, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peace Garden (approx. 1.8 miles away); Campbell’s Island State Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); USA T131, 280mm, Heavy Motorized Gun (approx. 6 miles away); USA M102, 105mm, Howitzer (approx. 6 miles away); 15-Inch Rodman Gun (approx. 6 miles away); Diedrich Busch House (approx. 6.2 miles away in Iowa); Camp McClellan (approx. 6.2 miles away in Iowa); Ruth Allison ‘41/Everett “Lefty” Anderson ‘39 (approx. 6.4 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Hero Street USA. Atlas Obscura website entry (Submitted on January 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Migration is Beautiful Project - Hero Street U.S.A.: The Pride of Second Street.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 9, 2010
2. Wide view of the Hero Street, U.S.A. Marker
The marker stands at the corner of the Hero Street Memorial Park on 2nd Street.
Excerpt: "In the 1940's and early '50's, the young men from Second Street went to war. While this, in itself is not unique, the fact that the twenty-two families from Second Street sent eighty-seven soldiers to war, is very unique! Even more remarkable is the fact that these eighty-seven soldiers were the children of Mexican immigrants who came to the United States to escape the turmoil in their native country."(Submitted on October 8, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois.)
3. Fourth Wall Films - Hero Street Film Series: A Block-and-a-Half Long & Eight Men Wide. See this website that showcases a documentary series about the 8 men who died during their service in World War II and the Vietnam War.
Excerpt: "Hero Street", a multi-part historical documentary film series by Emmy® Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, will explore the compelling true stories of eight young heroes: Tony Pompa, Frank Sandoval, William Sandoval, Claro Solis, Peter Macias, Joseph Sandoval, Joseph Gomez, and John S. Muños."
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 9, 2010
3. Hero Street USA Monument (2007)
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