Cortesi Veteran's Memorial - Villa Park, IL
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adgorn
N 41° 53.213 W 087° 58.224
16T E 419491 N 4637671
Five service branches are honored with plaques along a low, curved stone wall, centered on a US flag. Includes a Nike Ajax missile display.
Waymark Code: WM75KB
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2009
Views: 3
Located at the junction of the Illinois Prairie Path and Great Western Trail. Very nice area for biking, walking or running.
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Address: 320 E. Kenilworth
Amenities include:
* Strolling Gardens
* Benches
* Drinking Fountain
* Veteran's Memorial
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Dedicated to the residents of Villa Park that have faithfully served their country in the armed services.
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the residents of Villa Park that have faithfully served their country in the armed services.
Who Put it Here?: Village of Villa Park
Description of Memorial:
I found it by biking through the area. It is near the small downtown of Villa Park. I am posting several other waymarks to visit nearby.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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