Wheaton College, Wheaton

Name: Wheaton College
Address: 501 College Ave, Wheaton, United States

#17 among attractions in Wheaton

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Wheaton College is a private Evangelical Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois. It was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860. Wheaton College was a stop on the Underground Railroad and graduated one of Illinois' first black college graduates. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'13"N, 88°5'43"W

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501 College AveWheaton United States

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Wheaton College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DuPage County Historical Museum, Marion E. Wade Center, Trinity Episcopal Church, Wheaton Park District.

0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum
DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wheaton, Illinois, the DuPage County Historical Museum stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of local history. This cultural institution offers a deep dive into the past, showcasing the evolution of DuPage County from its early pioneer days...
~1580 ftW
Museum, Library
Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton
8 min walk • The Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College is a special research collection of papers, books, and manuscripts, primarily relating to seven authors from the United Kingdom: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, and George MacDonald, as well as C. S.
0.9 miW
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Wheaton
24 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historical Gothic Revival Episcopal church in Wheaton, Illinois.
0.6 miSW
Protected area
Wheaton Park District, Wheaton
17 min walk • The Wheaton Park District is an organization dedicated to leisure and recreation in Wheaton, Illinois. It was incorporated in 1921, and now contains more than 800 acres of land. In addition to the many full-time employees, the park district also employs nearly 1,000 summer part-time staff, often local high school and college students.
~1940 ftSW
Church
College Church in Wheaton, Wheaton
10 min walk • College Church is a historic broadly Calvinist evangelical church in Wheaton, Illinois founded in 1861 by the abolitionist and first president of Wheaton College Jonathan Blanchard. College Church is located across two city blocks facing the Wheaton College campus. Josh Moody has been the Senior Pastor of College Church since 2009.
~1680 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Billy Graham Center, Wheaton
9 min walk • The Wheaton College Billy Graham Center was founded and opened in 1981 on the campus of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
0.9 miNW
Church
First Baptist Church of Wheaton, Wheaton
23 min walk • First Baptist Wheaton is an evangelical Christian church located in Wheaton, IL, situated in southern DuPage County, and is not formally related to any denomination or baptist association. The church was founded in 1864 by 20 pioneers around the time Abraham Lincoln was drafting his Gettysburg Address.
0.6 miSW
Tower, Romanesque architecture
DuPage County Courthouse, Wheaton
16 min walk • The Old DuPage County Courthouse is a Richardsonian Romanesque style court house designed by Mifflin E. Bell in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. The building served as the seat of government for DuPage County, Illinois from its construction in 1896, until a new courthouse was built in 1990.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grand Theatre, Wheaton
18 min walk • The Grand Theatre is a historic theater located in Wheaton, Illinois. It opened on May 25, 1925, with 1,000 seats, and hosted live drama, silent films, and vaudeville performances. The theater changed hands many times in the 20th century, and at various times was known as the Paramount Theatre and The Wheaton Theatre.
~1410 ftW
Church, Auditorium
Edman Memorial Chapel, Wheaton
7 min walk • Edman Memorial Chapel is an auditorium facility on the campus of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. Its primary purpose is as a chapel, though it is also used for numerous concerts and other large events.
1.2 miNW
Library
Olcott Estate, Wheaton
31 min walk • Olcott Estate is the administrative headquarters of the Theosophical Society in America. Its education department conducts on-site courses, seminars, workshops, and lectures for members and the public. It is located in Wheaton, Illinois.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wheaton College?

Nearby attractions include Buswell Memorial Library, Wheaton (6 min walk), Edman Memorial Chapel, Wheaton (7 min walk), Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton (8 min walk), Billy Graham Center, Wheaton (9 min walk).

How to get to Wheaton College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wheaton College:

Train

College Avenue (8 min walk)
Wheaton (26 min walk)

Bus

Wheaton Metra Station • Lines: 301, 709, 711, 714 (25 min walk)