Geneva in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kane County Government Center
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016
1. Kane County Government Center Marker
These 32 acres and buildings were purchased by the Kane County Board and the Forest Preserve Commission in October 1972 A.D. from The Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
Erected by Kane County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1972.
Location. 41° 52.783′ N, 88° 18.497′ W. Marker is in Geneva, Illinois, in Kane County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva IL 60134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kane County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American / Philippines War (about 300 feet away); World War I (about 300 feet away); World War II (about 300 feet away); Korean War (about 300 feet away); Vietnam (about 300 feet away); JFK Campaign Speech (approx. half a mile away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA. (Submitted on April 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. County of Kane, Illinois. (Submitted on April 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. History of Kane County, Illinois. (Submitted on April 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016
2. Kane County Govt Center Cornerstone - 1941
(Missionnaires du Sacré Coeur)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016
3. Kane County Govt Center and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016
4. Kane County Government Center
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
