Historical Markers and War Memorials in River Grove, Illinois

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in River Grove, Illinois

1 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Apollo Test Capsule — [Full Size] —

This full-size replica of an Apollo capsule, designated BP-213, never flew in space or carried an astronaut, but it did provide an important service to NASA. Boilerplate capsules like this have the same dimensions and weight distribution as a fully . . . — — Map (db m235335) HM

2 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Assyrian American Veterans Memorial —

[Central tablet:] Assyrian Americans who gave their lives serving our country Arthur Abraham • Saul Baba • George David • Charles Elisha • Daniel Jack • John Jacob • James Jacobs • William Khino • Philip Lazar • Joseph Michael • William Milgo • . . . — — Map (db m245890) WM

3 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Chicago Typographical Union Memorial —

This tablet was dedicated September 12, 1920 by Chicago Typographical Union No. 16 in honor of the following members of the organization who made the supreme sacrifice for their country in the World War, 1917-1919 Roy J. Broderson • Frank . . . — — Map (db m245875) WM

4 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Evangelists Shrine —

[South-facing, western tablet:] Matthew, a Galilean tax-collector and one of the twelve apostles, was the author of the first Gospel, which he wrote in his native Aramaic for the Jews of his time, probably around 42 A.D. After preaching in . . . — — Map (db m245108) HM

5 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Hellenic American Veterans Memorial —

[Front of first tablet:] In honor of Hellenes who have served in the United States Armed Forces from WWI to the present [Rear of first tablet:] In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country Alexander, Connie • Anagnos, . . . — — Map (db m245926) WM

6 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — History —

Many years ago, River Grove was home to a group of Native Americans known as the Potawatomi Tribe. They fished in its river, hunted in its forest and farmed its prairie land. While the Potawatomi are long gone, we invite you to hear the sounds, . . . — — Map (db m246291) HM

7 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Korean War Memorial — Reported unreadable

America's Forgotten War Korea 1950-1953 Infantry divisions 2nd 3rd 7th 24th 25th 40th 45th 1st Marine Division 1st Cavalry Division 5th Air Force 5th Regimental Combat Team Naval Forces 87th Airborne Regimental 1st . . . — — Map (db m230155) WM

8 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Memorial to the Union Soldiers' Widows —

Memorial to the Union Soldiers' Widows Women's Relief Corps Department of Illinois This monument and burial lot were given to the W.R.C. by the mother of Sylvia Springer Doton — — Map (db m245892) WM

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9 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Nike Tomahawk Missile — [Full Size] —

This Nike Tomahawk missile never flew in space. "Sounding rockets" like this are often used to explore the upper atmosphere of the Earth. Instruments aboard such unmanned missiles collect weather data using on-board thermometers, barometers, and . . . — — Map (db m235326) HM

10 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — River Grove World War II Memorial —

1941-1945 For God and country This tablet is dedicated in honor of the men and women of River Grove Illinois who answered their country's call in World War II and in memory of these men who made the supreme sacrifice George . . . — — Map (db m230222) HM

11 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Rock Che-Che-Pin-Qua —

Local lore has it that this boulder known as "Che-Che-Pin-Qua Rock" (The Indian name given to Alexander Robinson), was used by the Potawatomi tribe as a trail marker along our river. This rock is native to our woods. Reach out to touch a piece . . . — — Map (db m246293) HM

12 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — St. Joseph Cemetery —

Consecrated on August 28, 1904 by Archbishop Quigley, St. Joseph Cemetery was opened by the German Angel Guardian Society as a replacement for Saint Boniface Cemetery. When the gates opened, St Joseph's became one of the largest and most active . . . — — Map (db m245105) HM

13 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — The Great Assyrian and Babylonian Empires —

We are Assyrians In God we trust Lachen — Hormis This memorial is erected to the greater and honor of God and in remembrance of the descendants of the great Assyrian and Babylonian Empires, known to the world as the Garden of Eden . . . — — Map (db m245888) HM

14 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — U.S. Grant G.A.R. Post No. 28 Memorial —

In memory of our comrades Belmont • Donelson • Shiloh • Vicksburg • Chattanooga • Chickamauga • Missionary Ridge • Corinth • Lookout Mountain • Gettysburg • Wilderness • Appomattox • Wilson's Creek • Antietam • Atlanta • Pea Ridge • Franklin • . . . — — Map (db m245894) WM

15 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Veterans Memorial Park —

Dedicated to the brave veterans of the United States Armed Forces — — Map (db m235358) WM

16 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Vietnam Veterans Memorial —

1959-1975 Vietnam Veterans Memorial They stood, were counted, and served their country with honor Dedicated to the veterans of River Grove, who served our country and especially to those who gave their lives In memory of . . . — — Map (db m230131) WM

17 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — Washington G.A.R. Post No. 573 Memorial —

[West-facing side:] Washington Post No. 573 Grand Army of the Republic [East-facing side:] Lady Washington Circle No. 15 Dept. of Illinois G.A.R. — — Map (db m245922) WM

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18 ► Illinois, Cook County, River Grove — World War I Memorial —

In Memoriam F. Rawlings • F. Scheltens • F. Sprow • A. Jans • W. Sochnuk • G. Niziolek • S. Smith • H. Dieboldt • G. Dewire • H. Zimmerman • H. Olejnik • E. McFadden • J. Hanssen • F. Vojak • F. Romaszko • R. Bobrowski • R. Schubert • E. Roeder • . . . — — Map (db m245107) WM

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