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Westfield WWI Memorial

Features relief of a sailor and soldier

Mt. Morris Veterans Memorial Fountain

Veterans Memorial Fountain was built in 1926 by the local American Legion Post with stones from around the U.S. and world. Each stone has an inscription from the donating organization or family.

McKinlock Gate

In memory of George Alexander McKinlock Jr., who was killed in 1918. Also see McKinlock Memorial Court.

Kankakee Flag Memorial

In 1918, a concrete flag, placed on the north lawn of Courthouse Square during World War I, was dedicated by Veterans of the Civil War, Spanish American War and the WomenÕs Relief Corps (wives and daughter of Civil War veterans). The flag was created from a mold made by Anthony Munich, father of Anna Barsalou of Kankakee. The inscription on a plaque reads: Dedicated to the brave men who have gone forth to preserve for the present and future generations the flag we so dearly love. The base of the plaque was replaced in 2005 due to deterioration.

University of Illinois Memorial Stadium

Honoring 189 U of I students who died in the war. see

Pullman Monument at Pullman School

The monument is on the sidewalk on Forrestville, west of the school building.

American Legion Auxiliary DuPage Co. Memorial

c.1931, A rock monument for soldiers/vets from the American Legion Auxiliary of Du Page County in 1931.

Otto Miller WWI Memorial Statue Astoria Veterans Memorial Rawleigh Monument – Oakland Cemetery

Son of local industrialist, WT Rawleigh, Wilbur Rawleigh died in WWI at a camp. Wilbur’s headstone is at Oakland Cemetery and his father named a Freeport park in honor of him.