US Hiway 20 east of Galena, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 42° 19.985 W 090° 16.339
15T E 724726 N 4690362
Located at a rest area between Galena & Elizabeth, IL
Waymark Code: WMPK8
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This Marker is located at one of the highest easily accessible points in Illinois. It is a tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. It was placed "Commemorating the Bicentennial Year, 1776-1976"
Complete list of Garden Clubs and Organizations that placed this marker:
The Garden Clubs of Illinois Blue Star Memorial Fund. Dixon, IL Dept. of Transportation Division of Highways. The State of Illinois Blue Star Memorial Chairman.

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