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Fort Sheridan Historic District

Fort Sheridan Historic District is a historic place in Fort Sheridan, Lake County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 80001379.

Fort Sheridan, Lake County, IllinoisListed September 29, 1980NRIS #80001379★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Sheridan Historic District?

The Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center is the former Fort Sheridan now in Lake Forest, Highwood, and Highland Park in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was originally established as a United States Army Post named after Civil War Cavalry General Philip Sheridan, to honor his services to Chicago. When the main fort was officially closed by the Army on May 3, 1993, the majority of the property was sold by the Department of Defense to commercial land developers. Most of the original housing structures were then refurbished and resold as a residential community. Other buildings were given to cultural organizations like Midwest Young Artists, the largest youth music program in the Midwest. Approximately 90 acres (36 ha) of the southern end of the original post were retained by the Army; there the Army now operates the Sheridan Reserve Center complex.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Sheridan Historic District
City
Fort Sheridan
County
Lake County
State
Illinois
Listed on the National Register
September 29, 1980
NRIS reference number
80001379
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.21891, -87.81075
When was Fort Sheridan Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fort Sheridan Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1980.

Where is Fort Sheridan Historic District located?

Fort Sheridan Historic District is located in Fort Sheridan, Lake County, Illinois at approximately 42.21891, -87.81075. See the map above.

Is Fort Sheridan Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Sheridan Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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