Sycamore Historic District, Sycamore

Name: Sycamore Historic District
Address: Sycamore, United States

#21 among attractions in Sycamore

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The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres of the land in and around the downtown of the DeKalb County, Illinois, county seat, Sycamore. The area includes historic buildings and a number of historical and Victorian homes. Some significant structures are among those located within the Historic District including the DeKalb County Courthouse and the Sycamore Public Library. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 2, 1978. ()

Coordinates: 41°59'6"N, 88°41'12"W

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Sycamore United States

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Sycamore Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sycamore Public Library, Civil War Memorial, Midwest Museum of Natural History, Elmwood Cemetery Gates.

~1460 ftNE
Library
Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore
8 min walk • The Sycamore Public Library, in Sycamore, Illinois, was erected in 1905 in the former location of Mansion House, Sycamore's oldest structure. Construction began in May of that year and the library officially opened to the public on Thanksgiving Day, 1905.
0.4 miW
Memorial
Civil War Memorial, Sycamore
11 min walk • The Civil War Memorial, in the DeKalb County county seat of Sycamore, Illinois, United States, is located in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse on a public square. The memorial was erected in 1896 and dedicated in 1897. The structure is a memorial to the thousands of DeKalb County residents who served in the American Civil War.
~1700 ftNW
History museum, Natural history museum, Museum
Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore
9 min walk • The Midwest Museum of Natural History was a 5013 organization located in Sycamore, Illinois, United States. In 1875, the structure was built as the home of the Universalist Church in Sycamore.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore
11 min walk • The Elmwood Cemetery Gates mark the east and north entrances to the Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore, Illinois. The cast iron gates were likely built in 1865, the year the cemetery opened and the one emblazoned on the gates, though records of their construction have been lost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sycamore Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Sycamore Public Library, Sycamore (8 min walk), Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore (9 min walk), Civil War Memorial, Sycamore (11 min walk), Elmwood Cemetery Gates, Sycamore (11 min walk).

How to get to Sycamore Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sycamore Historic District:

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9 • Lines: Blue Line (7 min walk)