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

Fountain of the Righteous

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

1. Fountain of the Righteous Marker

Inscription. This fountain serves as an enduring tribute to the precious few who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Known as "Righteous Among the Nations," these valiant rescuers are remembered here for their extraordinary courage.

Given by Michael and Jacqueline Ferro

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.

Location. 42° 3.377′ N, 87° 45.66′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Woods Drive north of Golf Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the west side of the fountain, in front of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9603 Woods Drive, 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peace Garden (a few steps from this marker); Oberrotman Bench (a few steps from this marker); Garden Walkway (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrendorf Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fountain of the Righteous (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Harrer Park Flagpole (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.

More about this marker. An identical sign is on the east end of the fountain. The interior and exterior sides of the fountain include signs with names of some of the "Righteous" honored here.

Also see . . . Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center: Reflective Spaces.

Excerpt: "Just outside the Museum, the Michael and Jacqueline Ferro Fountain of the Righteous
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

2. Fountain of the Righteous
The marker is on the right side. An identical marker can be found on the left side of the semicircle.
pays special tribute to those named by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations – non-Jewish individuals and families who risked their lives to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. A peaceful place for quiet reflection, the fountain is encircled by plaques that honor the Righteous. To date, the Museum has honored seventy-one people for their heroic and courageous efforts to rescue Jewish refugees during the war and continues to celebrate the Righteous Among the Nations, occasionally adding new names to the Ferro Fountain.

(Submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Fountain of the Righteous image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

3. Fountain of the Righteous

The names here include Oskar Schindler, the people of Denmark and Raoul Wallenberg of Sweden.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.