Winnetka, Residential village in Cook County, Illinois, US
Located 16 miles north of Chicago, Winnetka extends over 3.9 square miles along Lake Michigan with tree-lined streets and large estates.
The village began in 1836 when Erastus Patterson built a tavern for travelers on the Green Bay Trail, leading to its formal incorporation in 1869.
The community maintains strong educational values through its public school system, which follows the educational methods developed by Carleton Washburne.
The Winnetka Park District provides year-round recreational programs, including ice skating, tennis, golf, and various youth activities.
The northern border of Winnetka intersects 58 houses, requiring these residents to pay taxes to both Winnetka and Glencoe municipalities.
Location: New Trier Township
Inception: 1869
Shares border with: Glencoe
Website: https://villageofwinnetka.org
GPS coordinates: 42.10611,-87.73778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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