Niles Township in 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° 3.373′ N, 87° 45.638′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Niles Township. It can be reached from Woods Drive north of Golf Road, on the right. The fountain is next to 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 what was once the

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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: Herrendorf Bench (here, next to this marker); Oberrotman Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fountain of the Righteous (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Walkway (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 west end of the fountain. The interior and exterior sides of the fountain include signs with names of some of the "Righteous" honored here.

Fountain of the Righteous image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

2. Fountain of the Righteous

The marker is not visible on the end of the fountain. The names inside the fountain include Alexander and Vera Mitrofanov of Ukraine, Theresa and Maarten Weerstra of the Netherlands, and Janina and Stephania Wiluszeynka of Poland.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 9, 2026

3. Fountain of the Righteous

The names of some of the "Righteous" who helped Jews during the Holocaust are on the signs in the fountain.

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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.