Morris, County seat in Grundy County, Illinois, United States
Morris extends over 11.64 square miles of territory, including 11.28 square miles of land and 0.36 square miles of water surface.
The Allen Paper Car Wheel Works operated in Morris from 1867 to 1890, manufacturing specialized composite wheels for railway transportation equipment.
The downtown district of Morris contains more than 30 independent stores and restaurants, ranking among the finest Main Streets in Illinois.
Morris sits at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 47, providing direct connections to Chicago and surrounding metropolitan areas.
Three nuclear power facilities operate within 15 miles of Morris: Dresden Nuclear Power Station, LaSalle Nuclear Station, and Braidwood Generating Station.
Location: Grundy County
Inception: 1842
Elevation above the sea: 160 m
Website: http://city.mornet.org
GPS coordinates: 41.37530,-88.42810
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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Interstate 55
19.8 km
Mazon Creek
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
25.3 km
Gemini Giant
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Kankakee Torrent
18.8 km
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
29.2 km
Argosy Empress Casino
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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
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Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Armour's Warehouse
16.3 km
Briscoe Mounds
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Kendall County Courthouse
29.5 km
Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District
12.6 km
Morris Bridge
2.4 km
Hauge Lutheran Church
22.2 km
Ransom Water Tower
30.6 km
Yorkville School
30.4 km
White and Company's Goose Lake Tile Works
9.8 km
Morris Wide Water Canal Boat Site
2.3 km
Bristol Congregational Church
30.3 km
Small–Towle House
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White and Company's Goose Lake Stoneware Manufactury
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Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District
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Brandon Road Bridge
30.5 km
Morris Theater
1.8 kmReviews
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