Joliet, Industrial city in Will County, United States
Located 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Joliet extends across 65 square miles of land and includes sections of both Will and Kendall counties.
The settlement began in 1833 when Charles Reed constructed a cabin on the Des Plaines River's west side following the conclusion of the Black Hawk War.
The Rialto Square Theatre stands as a central entertainment venue in Joliet, presenting performances while maintaining its original architectural elements from different periods.
Joliet Junior College, established as the first public community college in the United States, provides educational programs and career training to local residents.
The city transformed from a steel manufacturing center into a transportation hub, now featuring major distribution facilities and railway connections throughout the region.
Location: Will County
Location: Kendall County
Inception: 1833
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Website: https://joliet.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.52519,-88.08340
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25
Illinois and Michigan Canal
5.1 km
Chicagoland Speedway
6 km
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
15.5 km
Kankakee Torrent
15.8 km
Rialto Square Theatre
210 m
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus
1.8 km
Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
455 m
Joliet Iron and Steel Works
1.7 km
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District
4.9 km
Joliet East Side Historic District
1 km
Gaylord Building
7.6 km
Brandon Road Lock and Dam
2.9 km
Stone Manor
13.4 km
Christ Episcopal Church
96 m
Briscoe Mounds
16.4 km
Joliet YMCA
598 m
Downtown Plainfield Historic District
13.7 km
Flanders House
13.9 km
Fitzpatrick House
8.5 km
Haunted Trails
2.8 km
Upper Bluff Historic District
1.2 km
United States Post Office
366 m
Lockport Historic District
7.5 km
Robert Milne House
7.7 km
Ron George Round Barn
12.9 km
Legacy Adventure Park
4.5 km
John Heck House
7 km
Brandon Road Bridge
3.1 kmReviews
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