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

DeKalb War Memorial

— U.S.A —

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

1. DeKalb War Memorial Main Plaque

Inscription. May the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice live forever in the hearts of the people

"To all those who have paid with their bodies for their soul's desire." Theodore Roosevelt

Rededicated November 11, 2021 The DeKalb Rotary Club, with the support of the citizens of DeKalb County, rededicate this clock to the men and women who have served our country.

Significant support provided by: Stephen and Theresa Irving, the family of Robert E. Sackse, DeKalb County Community Foundation, FNBO, American Legion Post 66, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Post 66 Sons of American Legion, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1236, DSDAR General John Stark Chapter.

Erected 2021 by the DeKalb Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, and the Rotary International series lists.

Location. 41° 55.851′ N, 88° 45.226′ W. Memorial is in DeKalb, Illinois, in DeKalb County. It is at the intersection of East Lincoln Highway

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(Illinois Route 38) and North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on East Lincoln Highway. This memorial stands on the northeast side of a clock memorial in Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb IL 60115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: DeKalb World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); City of DeKalb Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Egyptian Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of DeKalb Sesquicentennial (about 400 feet away); DeKalb Veterans Memorial Mural (about 400 feet away); The Winged Ear Logo (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Haish (approx. ¼ mile away); Major General Johann De Kalb White Oak

DeKalb War Memorial Bottom Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

2. DeKalb War Memorial Bottom Plaque

(approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeKalb.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

DeKalb War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

3. DeKalb War Memorial

DeKalb Clock Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

4. DeKalb Clock Memorial

This photo was taken during the 2026 Corn Festival

Nearby Kishwaukee Scene Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 29, 2026

5. Nearby Kishwaukee Scene Mural

Mural is on the west side of 123 E Lincoln Hwy.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Last updated on September 5, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. 5. submitted on September 5, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.