Naperville in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Cat in the Hat

2007

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 16, 2025

1. The Cat in the Hat Marker

Inscription. For nearly sixty years, Theodor Seuss Geisel delighted millions worldwide with his fanciful and oftentimes surreal worlds. His unbridled creativity in writing and illustrating his 44 books for children and his ability to touch the hearts of everyone goes on unmatched within the 20th century art world.

It is appropriate that this eight foot tale sculpture of Dr. Seuss' first book character be located here at Nichols Library. Nine of these sculptures were commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first publishing of the book, but this is the only sculpture available to the public. It was made possible, part, through the inspiration and generosity of Collette and Raymond Ruopp.
Sculptor: Leo Run

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 41° 46.378′ N, 88° 9.168′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Jefferson Avenue near Eagle Street. The marker is near the northwest corner of the parking lot for Nicholls Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West

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Jefferson Avenue, Naperville IL 60540, 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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Host to New Paths (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Man's Search for Knowledge through the Ages (about 400 feet away); The Napers & Naperville (about 400 feet away); Mark Naper Home (about 400 feet away); Riverwalk Amphitheater (about 400 feet away); Log Cabin Site (about 400 feet away); Naper Settlement (about 400 feet away); Hand Pump (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.

Also see . . .
1. Cat in the Hat Statue. From the Naperville Century Walk website (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. The Cat in the Hat Turns 50 and Offers Up a Little Surprise.

The Cat in the Hat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 16, 2025

2. The Cat in the Hat

A 2007 look at the book's 50th anniversary from NBC's Today Show (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

The Cat in the Hat statue and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 16, 2025

3. The Cat in the Hat statue and marker

Nichols Library is in the rear.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.