Danville in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Aircraft in Honor of Chanute Air Force Base
Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
1. Aircraft in Honor of Chanute Air Force Base Marker
1917 1993
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jewell Whyte Post No. 728
Commander - Bob French
Co-Chairman - Hershall lee & Bob Smith
Mayor of Danville - Bob Jones
Erected 1993 by Veterans of Foreign Wars Jewel Whyte Post No. 728.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 7.457′ N, 87° 38.216′ W. Marker is in Danville, Illinois, in Vermilion County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and South Logan Ave, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville IL 61832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert E. Wurtsbaugh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trail of Death 1838 (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Friend Forever (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Millstone (approx. ¼ mile away); Abraham Lincoln
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Photographed By Al Wolf, August 24, 2008
2. Aircraft with Marker
The Marker can be clearly seen in front of the aircraft.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,345 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
