Anker Site, Chicago

#733 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Anker Site is located on the Little Calumet River near Chicago, Illinois. It is classified as a late Prehistoric site with Upper Mississippian Huber affiliation. ()

Coordinates: 41°44'1"N, 87°39'60"W

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Far Southwest Side (Auburn Gresham)Chicago United States

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Anker Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Plaza, Beverly Country Club, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Huber Site.

1.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Plaza, Evergreen Park
36 min walk • The Plaza, formerly known as Evergreen Plaza, was a shopping mall in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. It was legally organized by Arthur Rubloff, who is also credited with coining the phrase "Magnificent Mile" describing the upscale section of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River to Oak Street.
1 miW
Golf
Beverly Country Club, Chicago
25 min walk • The Beverly Country Club, located in the American city of Chicago, Illinois, is one of Chicago's historical cornerstones. The club was founded in 1908 and initially designed by George O'Neil, also the club's first professional golfer.
1.5 miSE
Library
Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Chicago
39 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Regional Library is one of two regional libraries in the Chicago Public Library system in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, serving as the hub for the approximately 24 branch libraries of the South District.
1.4 miNW
Archaeological site
Huber Site, Chicago
37 min walk • The Huber Site is located on Tinley Creek 2 miles west of Blue Island in Cook County, Illinois, near the city of Chicago. It is classified as a late Prehistoric site with Upper Mississippian affiliation.
~80 ftW
Archaeological site
Oak Forest Site, Chicago
1 min walk • The Oak Forest Site is located in Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, near the city of Chicago. It is classified as a late Prehistoric to Protohistoric/Early Historic site with Upper Mississippian Huber affiliation.
~100 ftS
Archaeological site
Hoxie Farm Site, Chicago
1 min walk • The Hoxie Farm Site is located on Thorn Creek in Thornton, Illinois Cook County Forest Preserve in Cook County, Illinois, near the city of Chicago.
1.4 miNW
Archaeological site
Palos Site, Chicago
37 min walk • The Palos site is located on the Cal-Sag Canal in Cook County, Illinois, United States, near the city of Chicago. It is classified as a Protohistoric to early Historic site with Upper Mississippian affiliation.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Auburn Gresham, Chicago
24 min walk • Auburn Gresham, most commonly referred to simply as Gresham, is one of the 77 official community areas of the city of Chicago, Illinois.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Brainerd Bungalow Historic District, Chicago
20 min walk • The Brainerd Bungalow Historic District is a residential historic district in the Brainerd neighborhood of the Washington Heights community area of Chicago, Illinois. The district includes 527 Chicago bungalows built between 1915 and 1931 and a small number of other residential buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anker Site?

Nearby attractions include Oak Forest Site, Chicago (1 min walk), Hoxie Farm Site, Chicago (1 min walk), Brainerd Bungalow Historic District, Chicago (20 min walk).

How to get to Anker Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anker Site:

Bus

87th Street & Paulina EB • Lines: 87, (N) N87 (4 min walk)

Train

91st Street (10 min walk)
Brainerd (11 min walk)