Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

103 E Blue Ave, Creal Springs, Illinois

( Memorial is at the intersection of East Blue Avenue (Illinois Route 166) and East Keely Street, on the right when traveling west on East Blue Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1951

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