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Skokie, Illinois

Located in Cook County, Illinois, Skokie was established in 1888. The 1977 planned Neo-Nazi march led to a landmark Supreme Court free speech case. Had one of the largest communities of Holocaust survivors in America.
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Founded 1888 | Population 65,000 | Peak 65,000 (2024) | County Cook County

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1888Founded: Originally Niles Centre.
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1938Economic Development: Skokie grew through the automobile industry.
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1940Renamed Skokie: From Potawatomi word.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Skokie's identity and economy.
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1977Neo-Nazi March: ACLU defends right to march; landmark free speech case.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1888 Culture
Founded
1938 Industry
Economic Development
1940 Culture
Renamed Skokie
1942 Government
Military Presence
1977 Politics
Neo-Nazi March

Did You Know?

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The 1977 planned Neo-Nazi march led to a landmark Supreme Court free speech case.
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Had one of the largest communities of Holocaust survivors in America.
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Name comes from the Potawatomi word for 'marsh.'.
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Skokie is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Skokie was founded in 1888.
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