West Loop in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Healing Garden

Chicago Park District Natural Areas

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2026

1. Healing Garden Marker

Inscription. Since the beginning of time, people have turned to plants to heal wounds, aches, and other maladies. Many of the most common and effective healing plants can be grown in your own garden. Whether eaten off the branch, steeped, or applied, plants have long been revered for their curative properties.

Erected by Chicago Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 41° 52.75′ N, 87° 39.606′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in West Loop. It is on West Adams Street west of South Throop Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the community garden at Skinner Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1331 West Adams Street, Chicago IL 60607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Herb Garden (a few steps from this marker); Native Species (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Boulevard (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson Boulevard District (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard (approx. ¼ mile away); West Side YMCA/YWCA Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holden Block (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

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Also see . . . Community Roots Community Garden at Skinner Park. (Submitted on March 23, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2026

2. Healing Garden Marker

Community Garden in Skinner Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 21, 2026

3. Community Garden in Skinner Park

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.