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 St. Isidore Catholic School Peace Pole - Bloomingdale, IL Posted by:  adgorn
N 41° 56.453 W 088° 07.074
16T E 407331 N 4643816
The 12-foot obelisk in a garden near St. Isidore Church has the word “Peace” inscribed on it in 16 languages. In addition, the cornerstones at the base of the Peace Pole feature famous quotes about peace carved into them.
Waymark Code: WM3KY8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2008
Views: 47
Located at 431 W. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL
Dedicated 2007 - “(The pole) serves as a reminder for all to visualize and pray for peace,” a church member said. The idea for the pole came in 2006 when sixth grade students wanted to recognize the International Day of Peace. A church member, a local contractor and a part of St. Isidore’s Peace and Social Justice ministry, donated his time and expertise to design and construct the obelisk. The ceremony concluded with the students from kindergarten through eighth grades singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
Languages: English, Spanish, Filipino, Polish, Afrikaans, Italian, Gaelic, Hebrew, Arabic, Braille, Hindu, Vietnamese, German, French, Potowatami, Chinese
Made of: Stone
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