Glen Ellyn, Village in DuPage County, US
Description
Glen Ellyn is a village in DuPage County located west of Chicago, spanning several square miles of residential and green space. The area features neighborhoods, parks, and community facilities that define its layout and character.
History
The settlement began in the 1830s when two brothers from the East established the first community in this area. The original name reflected the founders, though it changed over time to what it is today.
Culture
The community gathers in its public parks and green spaces, which serve as the social heart where neighbors meet and families spend time together. These outdoor areas shape how residents experience daily life and connect with one another.
Practical
The village has a municipal center where residents can handle administrative matters and visitors can seek information. Daytime visits are most rewarding since parks and local businesses are open and active.
Did you know?
A historic tavern that still stands in the area once served as a rest stop for travelers journeying between two regions. The building preserves memories of when this was a crossroads for people on the move.
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Masjid Darussalam
3.9 km
Lilacia Park
3.9 km
Old DuPage County Courthouse
3.5 km
Russell R. Kirt Prairie
3.6 km
DuPage County Historical Museum
3.6 km
Lake Ellyn Park
1.3 km
Blanchard Hall
3 km
Edman Memorial Chapel
3.1 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
4.1 km
Grand Theatre
3.8 km
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library
3.8 km
First Church of Lombard
3.9 km
Baitul Jaamay Mosque, Glen Ellyn
4 km
Alfred A. Schiller House
1.8 km
Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District
1.1 km
Sacred Heart Church
3.5 km
George Baker House
2.4 km
Glen Ellyn Downtown North Historic District
715 m
Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District
501 m
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
3.2 kmSurrey Park
2.6 km
Wheaton Public Library
3.5 km
Adams Hall
3.2 km
Memorial Student Center
3 km
Stacy's Tavern
2.1 kmGlen Ellyn Village Links Golf Course
2.1 kmGlen Oak Country Club
2 kmWestern Acres Golf Course
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