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
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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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 16, 2025
2. The Cat in the Hat
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 60 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
