Evanston in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Residence of Charles Gates Dawes
1865 - 1951
Soldier · Statesman · Diplomat · Banker
Vice President of the United States
Given by him to Northwestern University
with the hope that it might become the
home of the Evanston Historical Society
This memorial placed here by
the Tablet Section of
the Evanston Historical Society
1963
Evanston's Centennial Year
Erected 1963 by Evanston Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 42° 2.577′ N, 87° 40.424′ W. Marker is in Evanston, Illinois, in Cook County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston IL 60201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grosse Point Light Station (approx. 1˝ miles away); Archange Ouilmette (approx. 1˝ miles away); Indian Boundary Lines (approx. 1.8 miles away); Emil Bach House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Burr Tillstrom (approx. 2 miles away); The Baha'i House Of Worship And Welcome Center (approx. 2.2 miles away); Indian Boundary Village (approx. 2˝ miles away); Indian Boundary Park (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.
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