Lemont, Historic village in Cook County, Illinois.
Description
Lemont is a village spanning three counties with homes and buildings set on rolling terrain along the Des Plaines River. The landscape features hillsides, residential neighborhoods, and areas that reflect its development over time.
History
The village was founded in 1836 and went through several name changes before becoming Lemont in 1850. This final naming reflected its growth into an established community with a distinct identity.
Culture
The village shows its European roots through many churches and religious buildings that shape its streets. These structures reflect the faith communities that settled here and built their places of worship.
Practical
The village connects to Chicago via commuter rail and the interstate highway system, offering visitors multiple ways to arrive. Weekday visits tend to be quieter than weekends, making exploration easier.
Did you know?
Limestone extracted from local quarries was used in constructing important buildings throughout the region. This stone played a significant role in building Chicago's infrastructure and other structures.
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Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
6.3 km
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
5.9 kmSag Bridge
5.6 kmThe Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park
1.7 km
Des Plaines River Valley Bridge
2.7 kmTrack Imaging Cherenkov Experiment
3.9 kmSagawau Canyon
6.1 km
Lemont Downtown Historic District
239 m
Lemont Central Grade School
279 m
Lemont Methodist Episcopal Church
300 mLithuanian Museum of Art
2 kmPavilion/Sculpture
4.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.2 kmThe Forge: Lemont Quarries
1.9 kmMid Iron Golf Club
5.6 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.4 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.2 kmWork of art, sculpture
4 kmChicago Golf Association
4.1 kmWork of art, sculpture
4.5 kmDes Plaines River Scenic Overlook
2.3 kmSawmill Creek Bluff Overlook
4.3 kmScenic viewpoint
6.5 kmCanyon Creek Cascade
1.8 kmCanyon Creek Falls
1.7 kmSawmill Creek Waterfall
4.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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