Skokie in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

9/11 Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

1. 9/11 Memorial Marker

Inscription. On November 11, 2001, Veteran's Day, this site was dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedy in the United States. George Laris and other Skokie residents of Greek heritage donated the Congressional Flag and pole to the Village.

Erected 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. 42° 2.57′ N, 87° 44.809′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard (U.S. 41) and Niles Center Road, on the right when traveling north on Skokie Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Skokie IL 60076, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Sgt. Kraig D. Foyteck (approx. one mile away); St. Peter's Catholic Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Niles Center Wall (approx. 1.2 miles away); Herrendorf Bench (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fountain of the Righteous (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oberrotman Bench (approx. 1.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.

9/11 Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

2. 9/11 Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

3. 9/11 Memorial

The marker is near the flagpole.

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 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.