Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Military Services Memorial Plaza
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
1. Military Services Memorial Plaza Marker
Main Text in Center Brass Plaque
In Honor of the men and women who have served their country in the armed services of The United States
Duty Honor Country
With the exception of the above inscription, the brass plaques list those who contributed to developing the plaza.
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Peace.
Location. 40° 41.468′ N, 89° 35.004′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. It is on NE Water Street near Murray Barker Bridge, on the left when traveling west. On river front walkway just East of Murray Barker Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peoria IL 61602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and 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: Waterborn Services Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peoria on The Riverfront / Peoria (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schwab - Powell Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peoria County World Wars I & II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peoria County World Wars I and II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell & Cornerstone
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Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
2. Military Services Memorial Plaza Flag
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
3. Military Services Memorial Plaza - Service Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
4. Military Services Memorial Plaza - Service Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
5. Military Services Memorial Plaza - Service Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
6. Military Services Memorial Plaza - Service Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, February 11, 2007
7. Military Services Memorial Plaza - Service Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,846 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
