Savanna in Carroll County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Savanna Community World War II Honor Roll
Photographed by Paul Mayer, August 29, 2013
1. In Affectionate Memory of the Sons & Daughters Who Served Our Community in World War II Marker
(Click on the photo to see the listed names on the Honor Roll.)
In Affectionate Memory
Of The Sons & Daughters
Who Served Our Community
In World War II
Roll of Honor
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 42° 5.665′ N, 90° 9.315′ W. Memorial is in Savanna, Illinois, in Carroll County. It is on 3rd Street south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north. In front of Savanna Public Library. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 326 3rd Street, Savanna IL 61074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Savanna Public Library (here, next to this marker); Gettysburg Address (here, next to this marker); Helen Scott Hay (a few steps from this marker); Pierce Wigwam (approx. half a mile away); Savanna Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Savanna Community Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Plum River Falls (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lewistown Trail (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savanna.
More about this memorial. Click on the photo to see the Honor Roll of names. Marker has names of veterans who served in World War II.
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Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 2, 2013
2. Helen Scott Hay Marker
Helen Scott Hay was a famous Red Cross Nurse and this Marker was erected by the Savanna American Legion Post 148 and Auxiliary the Carroll County Historical Society, and Illinois State Historical Society in 1970.
Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 2, 2013
3. View of Library with World War II Honor Roll Marker
This is a view of the Public Library in Savanna Illinois where the Savanna Community World War II Honor Roll marker is located. It can be seen on the left side of this photo.
Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 2, 2013
4. Savanna Library Plaque showing when it was erected.
The Savanna Public Library was erected in 1905
Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 3, 2013
5. Interior of Savanna Public Library
Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 3, 2013
6. Interior of Savanna Public Library
Photographed by Paul Mayer, September 3, 2013
7. Interior of Savanna Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2013, by Paul Mayer of Savanna, Illinois. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2013, by Paul Mayer of Savanna, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Paul Mayer of Savanna, Illinois. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 3, 2013, by Paul Mayer of Savanna, Illinois. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
