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

Great Lakes History Trail

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2010

1. Great Lakes History Trail Marker

Inscription.
The Great Lakes History Trail has been established on base to teach about the past and promote a healthy future. As you walk the 2 mile trail, you will learn more about the fascinating history of our great base at the actual locations where it happened. Follow the map and stop at each plaque along the way to learn more about key locations. Plaques are indicated on the map with yellow, numbered designations. Allow about 90 minutes to experience the Great Lakes History Trail. Enjoy your walk at the “Quarterdeck of the Navy” - Naval Station Great Lakes!

Erected by Naval Station Great Lakes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 42° 18.706′ N, 87° 50.413′ W. Marker is in Great Lakes, Illinois, in Lake County. Marker is on Farragut Avenue near Sampson Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the Historic District of Naval Station Great Lakes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Great Lakes IL 60088, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wings over Great Lakes (here, next to this marker); Base Realignment and Closure (here, next to this marker); Fighting Tradesmen (here, next to this marker);

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World War II (here, next to this marker); Great Lakes Athletics (here, next to this marker); Women at Great Lakes (here, next to this marker); The Post War Era (here, next to this marker); The Golden Thirteen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Lakes.

Also see . . . National Museum of the American Sailor. Museum website homepage
(formerly the Great Lakes Naval Museum) (Submitted on November 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2010

2. Great Lakes History Trail Marker

Great Lakes History Trail Key image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2010

3. Great Lakes History Trail Key

Great Lakes History Trail Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2010

4. Great Lakes History Trail Map

Naval Station Great Lakes image. Click for more information.

via Naval Station Great Lakes, Unknown

5. Naval Station Great Lakes

U.S. Navy website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on August 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.