Kankakee, County seat in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
The city spans across 14.62 square miles along the Kankakee River, featuring a balanced mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Established in 1853, Kankakee derives its name from Miami-Illinois Native American language and developed from marshland into an industrial center.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed B. Harley Bradley House and Warren Hickox House demonstrate the early 20th century architectural innovations in Kankakee.
The Kankakee Valley Park District maintains 37 parks within city limits, offering facilities for fishing, boating, and organized sports activities.
The Kankakee River Dam generates electricity for the region while maintaining water levels for recreational and industrial purposes throughout the year.
Location: Kankakee County
Inception: 1853
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Website: http://citykankakee-il.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.12000,-87.86000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
35.7 km
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
37.4 km
Gemini Giant
31.5 km
B. Harley Bradley House
908 m
Kankakee River State Park
17.2 km
Warren Hickox House
874 m
Kankakee County Courthouse
93 m
Eagle Hotel
31.9 km
St. Mary's Church
25.5 km
Peotone Mill
24.2 km
Old Iroquois County Courthouse
39.9 km
Conrad Savanna Nature Preserve
32.9 km
Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner
39.5 km
Scott-Lucas House
39.4 km
Downtown Peotone Historic District
24.5 km
Hunter–Hattenburg House
1.2 km
Kankakee Downtown Historic District
328 m
Prairie Dell Meetinghouse
37.4 km
Lemuel Milk Carriage House
170 m
Charles E. Nichols House
40.9 km
Beecher Mausoleum
31.5 km
Durham–Perry Farmstead
3.5 km
Charles E. Swannell House
1.1 km
Edward Chipman Public Library
17.4 km
Downtown Momence Historic District
17 km
Small–Towle House
31.8 km
Point School
22.3 km
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
3.6 kmReviews
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