Niles Township in Skokie in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
1. St. Peter's Catholic Church Marker
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Founded on this site in 1868
One of the earliest churches in the area
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 1976.
Location. 42° 1.692′ N, 87° 45.272′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Niles Township. It is at the intersection of Niles Center Road and Lincoln Avenue on Niles Center Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8116 Niles Center Road, 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Niles Center Wall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Log Cabin (about 500 feet away); Bell for the Historic Engine House (about 500 feet away); Historic Engine House (about 500 feet away); Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Village of Niles Center (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.
Regarding St. Peter's Catholic Church. In 2021, as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Renew My Church program, St. Peter's merged with Skokie's other Catholic parish, St. Lambert, in a new parish called Sts. Peter and Lambert.
Also see . . .
1. Sts. Peter and Lambert Parish official site. (Submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Saints Peter and Lambert Church, Skokie. A brief look at this church from the Religions in Chicagoland
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
2. St. Peter's Catholic Church
The marker is to the right of the door. The etching to the left says this church building was dedicated on May 20, 1894.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026
3. St. Peter's Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
