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Kennicott's Grove

Kennicott's Grove is a historic place in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000698.

Glenview, Cook County, IllinoisListed August 13, 1973NRIS #73000698★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Kennicott's Grove?

Kennicott Grove is an area of prairie and wooded lands in Glenview, Illinois, United States. It includes the home of John Kennicott (1802–1863) and his family, including his son Robert Kennicott (1835–1866). John Kennicott was an agriculturalist and a doctor. Robert Kennicott was a naturalist and an explorer, who founded the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The grove is 123 acres (0.50 km2) in size and located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Lake avenues. Kennicott Grove was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The site is maintained by the Glenview Park District as The Grove National Historic Landmark or also The Grove, and contains a nature interpretive center, historic buildings, and nature trails.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Kennicott's Grove
City
Glenview
County
Cook County
State
Illinois
Listed on the National Register
August 13, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000698
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.08185, -87.85804
When was Kennicott's Grove listed on the National Register?

Kennicott's Grove was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.

Where is Kennicott's Grove located?

Kennicott's Grove is located in Glenview, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 42.08185, -87.85804. See the map above.

Is Kennicott's Grove a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Kennicott's Grove is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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