Rainbow Monument Concrete Work Completed

The area surrounding the Rainbow Monument off Clinton Road has been spruced up, including the addition of lighting as well as a photocell for evening illumination. The new sidewalks that approach the monument from the north, east and west, plus the newly installed approach from the direction of the donated flagpole to the south are now all the same width at the base of the monument - six feet by four feet. Irrigation is expected to be installed in the coming weeks.

Restoration efforts first began at the site back in 2017, as the Village prepared for the 100th anniversary celebration of Camp Mills, which was located in the southeast area of the Village during World War I. The monument is located on Saint James Street South. Camp Mills received troops from across the country for deployment to France, including the famous 42nd (Rainbow) Division. A ceremony commemorating its centennial was held August 12, 2017.