Summit in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
9/11 Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 8, 2026
1. 9/11 Memorial Marker
Our Fallen Heroes
Sept. 11, 2001
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 41° 47.067′ N, 87° 48.336′ W. Marker is in Summit, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on West 59th Street just east of 74th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The memorial is in front of the Kurcz Family Summit Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7339 W 59th St, Summit Argo IL 60501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 3 Anti-Tank Gun M5 (approx. Ό mile away); Father Marquette Landed Here (approx. 0.3 miles away); Argo-Summit American Legion Post 735 (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Freedom Run (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glaciers and Prairie (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Freedom Run (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mamie Till-Mobley (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summit.
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 8, 2026
2. 9/11 Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
