Oak Forest Site, Chicago

#734 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 41°44'1"N, 87°40'1"W

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Far Southwest Side (Auburn Gresham)Chicago United States

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Day trips

Oak Forest Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Plaza, Beverly Country Club, Huber Site, Anker 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.
0.9 miW
Golf
Beverly Country Club, Chicago
24 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.
1.4 miNW
Archaeological site
Huber Site, Chicago
36 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 ftE
Archaeological site
Anker Site, Chicago
1 min walk • 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.
~130 ftSE
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
36 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
25 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 Oak Forest Site?

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

How to get to Oak Forest Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oak Forest Site:

Bus

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

Train

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