Historical Markers and War Memorials in River Forest, Illinois
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The Alumni Bell Tower
erected in praise of the Triune God
and in memory of
Robert Erfourth and David Hammes
—
June 1975
The bell in this tower, cast in the year 1881,
is the original bell from the first site of
Concordia Teachers . . . — — Map (db m233144) HM
In memory of a lifelong River Forest resident and U.S. Foreign Service
Officer killed in Afghanistan while delivering books to schoolchildren.
Anne T. Smedinghoff
Memorial Garden
September 18, 1987 - April 6, 2013
"Go forward in life . . . — — Map (db m229219) HM
Grand Army of Republic
Memorial Woods
In honor of the men who wore the blue and served
in the Union Army of the Civil War U.S.A. 1861-1865.
Dedicated
by the Past President's Club of the Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m228097) WM
September 11 Memorial
On September 11, 2001 the world we live in changed forever. Through this tragedy, we are reminded of the patriotism that has shaped our nation.
Our hearts go out to all the victims and our thanks go to the many people . . . — — Map (db m229013) WM
In honor of the River Forest fire chiefs who have served the village.
1893-1894 Henry Struble •
1894-1904 Leonard Moore •
1904-1906 Edward Scharenberg •
1906-1918 John Matthews •
1918-1928 Herman Schoff •
1928-1929 John Matthews . . . — — Map (db m230136) HM
In recognition of River Forest police chiefs for their dedicated service.
1910 James Kunst •
1911 Thomas P. Keorin •
1912 Arthur F. Schoff •
1912 Thomas P. Kearing •
1915 Tom O. Curran •
1916 Harry C. Auspice •
1916 James . . . — — Map (db m230135) HM
The site of present-day River Forest was once home to prehistoric Native Americans, who constructed large effigy mounds throughout the region. Soon after the American Revolution Chippewa, Menominee, and Potawatomi Indians moved onto the landscape, . . . — — Map (db m94461) HM
The preservation and restoration of this oak savanna remnant is a tribute to the Illinois savanna that existed prior to settlement in this area. Its unique ecological system is characterized by trees and shrubs, rare wild flowers, and diverse . . . — — Map (db m236961) HM
The River Forest Tennis Club was established on May 16, 1905, by a group of local residents who wanted to create a club that was both social and athletic in nature. The club was originally located east of this site at the intersection of Lake . . . — — Map (db m234555) HM
Honor Roll
This tree
dedicated by the Citizens Patriotic
League & Womens' Auxiliary of the
85th District in memory of the
boys who made the supreme
sacrifice in the World War
1914 ☆ ☆ 1918
Harold H. Ahlborg • . . . — — Map (db m233848) WM
