Skokie in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 11, 2024
1. St. Peter's United Church of Christ Marker
Skokie Bicentennial Committee, 1976
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Oldest congregation in Skokie
Founded on this site in 1867
Present edifice dedicated May 10, 1903
Erected 1976 by Skokie Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 1.589′ N, 87° 45.43′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Oakton Street east of Laramie Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on a short wall to the left of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8013 Laramie Avenue, Skokie IL 60077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holocaust Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village of Niles Center (about 300 feet away); Historic Engine House (about 400 feet away); Bell for the Historic Engine House (about 400 feet away); Historic Log Cabin (about 500 feet away); The Niles Center Wall (about 500 feet away); Arthur R. Sauer (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.
Regarding St. Peter's United Church of Christ. The original church was damaged by lightning in 1901, and was replaced by the new church two years later.
Also see . . . St. Peter's United Church of Christ. A history of the building is near the bottom of the page. (Submitted on March 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 11, 2024
2. St. Peter's United Church of Christ
The marker can be seen on the brick wall.
Courtesy of Chicago History Museum; Charles R. Childs, photographer, circa 1940
3. St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
