Morton Grove in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The American Legion Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2016

1. The American Legion Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1949 by Morton Grove Post 134 of the American Legion, Dept. of Illinois. This has been the post's home and base for veterans of military service of all eras to work together and provide help to their comrades and others with needs.

The memorial is dedicated to Morton Grove Heroes who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving in our nation's military. Its record as a center for action, benefiting the community and youth, as well as veterans, has established it as a lasting and meaningful memorial to the service of those honored.

Erected by Morton Grove Historical Society.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 42° 2.482′ N, 87° 46.862′ W. Memorial is in Morton Grove, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Dempster Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6140 West Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL 60053, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes.

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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: Harrer Park Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Trading Post (about 300 feet away); American Indian - Potawatomi Tribe Eagle Dancer (about 300 feet away); Harrer Park (about 400 feet away); The Morton Grove Volunteer Fire Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Village Gathering Place (approx. 0.4 miles away); Morton Grove World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morton Grove.

Also see . . . Morton Grove American Legion Post 134. (Submitted on May 8, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The American Legion Memorial Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2016

2. The American Legion Memorial Building and Marker

American Legion Post 134 Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2016

3. American Legion Post 134 Memorial Marker

Field Gun on Display at the American Legion Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 10, 2016

4. Field Gun on Display at the American Legion Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.