Near Illinois Prairie Path at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wheaton used to have two railroad lines. Riders on the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin electric interurban railroad used this station from 1912 until 1957. Designed by architect Horatio R. Wilson, the massive brick structure was between Liberty Drive . . . — — Map (db m256806) HM
On Main Street at Wesley Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Deeded to the city of Wheaton from
the estate of Katharine Adams Wells
1942
Restored and rededicated for the
enjoyment of the citizens of Wheaton
1974 — — Map (db m284752) HM
On Main Street at Wesley Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The original homestead of John Quincy Adams was located in the center of this block. The home was built in the late 1800s and demolished in January, 1943. John Quincy Adams was a descent of the second and sixth presidents of the United States. The . . . — — Map (db m284805) HM
On Main Street north of Wesley Street, on the right when traveling north.
This block held the residence and grounds of John Quincy Adams and family from 1876 to 1942. The fountain dates from 1885, when it was originally placed in front of their home. His daughter, Katharine Adams Wells, willed the property to the city for . . . — — Map (db m284806) HM
On College Avenue near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
Before and during the Civil War, thousands of freedom seekers fled northward to escape bondage. Aided by abolitionists and other sympathetic allies, these men, women, and children often traveled by night on foot or by wagon, boat, or train. By day . . . — — Map (db m286023) HM
A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America
[Names and information on the crosses, from right to left:]
Staff Seargeant Paul M. Latourney U.S. Army
2nd BN, 5th Cavalry Reg. 1st Brig Combt. Tm. 1st Cavalry . . . — — Map (db m288834) WM
On Winfield Road (Entrance to the Park) south of Roosevelt Road.
Dedicated to the valor of all Americans who fought for their country. Established by trustees of the Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust as a memorial to Colonel Robert R. McCormick who served in France with the 5th Field Artillery, First . . . — — Map (db m70911) WM
Near Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
Laying hens produce more than 250 eggs per year.
Eggs are an excellent and inexpensive source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They naturally resist spoilage and can be safely stored for weeks in the refrigerator.
Chickens are bred . . . — — Map (db m291406) HM
Near Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
Wild rabbits were domesticated 2,000 years ago.
Today, there are about 50 domestic rabbit breeds displaying a range of sizes and colors. Domestic rabbits can live 5-10 years.
Did you know?
A male rabbit is a buck. A female . . . — — Map (db m291385) HM
Black Hawk War
1832
William Barber William Brown
Civil War
1861-1865
Aseph J Adams Eldridge Adams William Adams Sterlin D Akin Andrew Allison Valentine Andres Charles B Andreuss George H Apthorp August Ashe . . . — — Map (db m288719) WM
On County Farm Road (County Route 43) at Manchester Road on County Farm Road.
This memorial commemorates DuPage County residents killed in military conflicts at home and abroad beginning with the Black Hawk War in 1832 and continuing on to our most recent overseas engagements. Also honored are the five branches of military . . . — — Map (db m288490) WM
On Hale Street north of Front Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorGrand Theater
1925 — — Map (db m284714) HM
Near Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
Small southern farms kept Guinea hogs.
Until the 1940s, southern U.S. farms often had a few Guinea hogs on the farm to use as food. Because pigs dig in the dirt to find roots and grubs, they were often used as "yard pigs to till the garden . . . — — Map (db m291407) HM
Near Washington Street near College Avenue, on the right.
Love for God's Word and God's people characterized his leadership
His vision for Wheaton strengthened our mission
His faithful walk with the Lord permeated the campus
"He who dwells in the shadow of the Most High, will rest in . . . — — Map (db m288374) HM
James H Monroe
1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry
1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)
United States Army
February 16, 1967
Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m288852) HM
James W Robinson Jr
Company D, 2nd Battalion
16th Infantry
1st Infantry Division
United States Army
April 11, 1966
Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m288851) HM
Near Washington Street near College Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Commemorating the Christian commitment and dedicated vision of Jonathan Blanchard
Servant of Jesus Christ and crusader for social reform
Founder of Wheaton College January 9, 1860
First President 1860-1882
In further tribute to his . . . — — Map (db m286024) HM
On Hale Street south of Union Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of Judge Elbert H. Gary and members of the Gary and Wheaton famliies who in 1853 founded Gary Memorial United Methodist Church. — — Map (db m284812) HM
Lester W Weber
Company M, 3rd Battalion,
7th Marines
1st Marine Division
United States Marine Corps
February 23, 1969
Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m288853) HM
On Illinois Street east of Reber Street, on the right when traveling west.
Marcellus Ephraim Jones built this handsome home in 1865. It originally stood at the southwest corner of Naperville Road and Indiana Street. Jones was a carpenter and house mover and held many important local public offices, serving as Township . . . — — Map (db m284804) HM
On South West Street north of West Liberty Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Early Path Beginnings
At age 70, May Watts wrote a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune, published on September 25, 1963 that began:
"We are human beings. We are able to walk upright on two feet. We need a footpath. . . . — — Map (db m255159) HM
On College Avenue west of Howard Street, on the right when traveling east.
Named in honor of former Wheaton College student-athlete and martyred missionary
T. Edward McCully Jr.
Wheaton College Student
Senior Class President
Football Player and Track Athlete
Class of 1949
"I have one desire now - to . . . — — Map (db m286354) HM
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery that can be given to an individual in the United States of America. The Medal was first presented in 1863 and is awarded to a person whose deed is so outstanding that it clearly . . . — — Map (db m288837) HM
On Union Avenue near Hale Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Text on the wall on the left side, facing west:]
Afghanistan War, 2001-2021
Medal of Honor recipient Robert James Miller, 1983-2008
Korean War, 1950-1953
World War II, 1941-1945
World War I, . . . — — Map (db m284905) WM
Dedicated to the sons and daughters of Wheaton who served in the great wars
In Memoriam
World War I
Norman J. Tweedie Stuart A. Murray Charles A. Goodwin Fred E. Voss Laverne T. Perrottet Willis H. Cork Andrew J. Wagner . . . — — Map (db m284994) WM
Near Illinois Prairie Path, on the right when traveling east.
The 5,000 Year War
The slowest war you'll ever experience is going on right in front of you. The forest and prairie have been battling over turf for thousands of years. Before the first European settlers, fires would often sweep across the . . . — — Map (db m291362) HM
On North Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
North American Bison
The North American bison is the largest mammal found on this continent. An adult bison can weigh between 1,800 and 2,400 pounds.
The North American bison is the national mammal of the United States, having . . . — — Map (db m291403) HM
On Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
North American Bison
The North American bison had previously served as a keystone species a species on which an ecosystem largely depends. Bison had a large ecological role due to their grazing patterns, which yielded a home for animals . . . — — Map (db m291404) HM
Near Gary Avenue south of Jewell Road, on the right when traveling south.
Adult porcupines can have 30,000 quills.
Quills are long, hollow hairs with tiny barbs at the tip. Porcupines cannot shoot or throw their quills as is commonly believed. The quills are lightly attached and come off easily when they contact . . . — — Map (db m291384) HM
Near Illinois Prairie Path - Main Stem west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
The former DuPage County Courthouse and its clock tower, built in 1896, rise just to the south of the trail. The first courthouse on this site was quickly built in 1868, after a divisive county-wide referendum supported moving the county seat . . . — — Map (db m256811) HM
Robert J Miller
Green Beret
Alpha Co. 3rd Batallion
3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
United States Army
January 25th, 2008
Barikowt, Afghanistan — — Map (db m288840) HM
On Karlskoga Avenue east of North Wheaton Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1937 Grote Reber, a 26-year-old radio engineer, built the world's first radio
telescope in the side yard of his home that stood here at 212 West Seminary Street,
now Karlskoga Avenue. For ten years he conducted experiments at night . . . — — Map (db m230987) HM
On South Naperville Road north of Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38), on the right when traveling north.
Warren Lyon Wheaton, one of the founders of the community that bears his
and his brother Jesse's name, built his home on this site in 1848. Though no
longer evident, the original home has been incorporated within this much
larger structure.
. . . — — Map (db m230989) HM
On Illinois Prairie Path, on the right when traveling east.
Can You Hear Nature's Melody?
Wetlands are very busy neighborhoods since many plants and animals call them "Home Sweet Home!" The plants love life in the soggy soils, and the animals almost always need to "get their feet wet."
Unfortunately, . . . — — Map (db m291383) HM
On Warrenville Road north of Merrill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Wheaton Cemetery provides the final resting place for many individuals with ties to Wheaton. The Wheaton Cemetery Association formally incorporated February 14, 1857 by a special act of legislature. In 1861 the original three acre tract of land for . . . — — Map (db m284715) HM
On Washington Street near College Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33 (NIV)
In loving memory of those who lost their lives in the tragedy of September 11, . . . — — Map (db m288353) HM WM
On Winfield Road (County Route 13) 0.6 miles south of Roosevelt Road (Illinois Route 38), on the right when traveling south.
Help one another in love
Mother M. Clara Pfaender, Foundress
Joined to those buried here in this holy ground are the names of our sisters of the St. Clare Province interred elsewhere. — — Map (db m291336) HM
Near Illinois Prairie Path at South Hale Street, on the right when traveling west.
The story of Wheaton unfolds along the railroad. Wheaton owes its existence to the individuals who had the foresight to imagine the potential railroads held for the future. From these beginnings our community grew and in 1853 Wheaton's original . . . — — Map (db m256810) HM
On Front Street east of Hale Street, on the right when traveling east.
The story of Wheaton unfolds along the railroad. Wheaton owes its existence to the individuals who had the foresight to imagine the potential railroads held for the future. From these beginnings our community grew and in 1853 Wheaton's original . . . — — Map (db m305050) HM
On West Street near Prairie Avenue, in the median.
This designation is conferred by the United States World War One Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. — — Map (db m288376) WM
On West Street north of Prairie Avenue, in the median.
In honor of the men of this community who went forth at the call of their country 1917-1919
Ackerman, Herbert H. Adams, Geoffrey W. Ankens, Paul D. Albrecht, John Albright, Albert A. Alexander, John . . . — — Map (db m288377) WM
