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

Waterborn Services Memorial

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008

1. Waterborn Services Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the men whom have given their lives in the Waterborn services.

Navy, Marine Corps, & Coast Guard

Erected by Navy Club of Peoria Ship 34.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 40° 41.403′ N, 89° 35.121′ W. Memorial is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. It can be reached from SW Water Street near Hamilton Blvd. In Peoria Riverfront Park, on the Riverfront "Walk Way.". Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Peoria IL 61602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Peoria on The Riverfront / Peoria (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schwab - Powell Building (about 500 feet away); Military Services Memorial Plaza (about 700 feet away); Peoria County World Wars I & II Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Peoria County World Wars I and II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish American War (approx. ¼ mile away); Bell & Cornerstone (approx. ¼ mile away); Peace and Harvest (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Regarding Waterborn Services Memorial. During annual Memorial Day services, members of the Navy Club

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of Peoria Ship 34 place a wreath of flowers on the waters of the Illinois River. Services are held at the Veterans Organization's Plaza in the Peoria Riverfront Park.

Full View - - Waterborn Services Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008

2. Full View - - Waterborn Services Marker

Small Plaque on Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008

3. Small Plaque on Memorial

Extreemly Large Ship Propeller - - - A Few Steps Away ! image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 12, 2008

4. Extreemly Large Ship Propeller - - - A Few Steps Away !

Plaque welded to the propeller states:: "In commemoration of The First Riverfront Project "The Boatworks" and "The Spirit of Peoria" - D. James Jumer, 1988".

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,776 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.