Morgan Park
District of Chicago
Illinois - United States

Calumet Park, Illinois

Calumet Park (formerly DeYoung) is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 7,835 at the 2010 census. On May 13, 2010, Mayor Joseph DuPar and the Village Board approved renaming 127th Street as Obama Drive, in honor of the 44th President of the United States. On August 21, 2010, State Senator Emil Jones III read a proclamation of the Illinois Senate in honor of the dedication on the same date.

Located at 41.6656, -87.6581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Illinois with African American majority populations, Chicago metropolitan area, Populated places in Cook County, Illinois, Populated places established in 1912, 1912 establishments in Illinois

Gustavus Franklin Swift

Gustavus Franklin Swift (June 24, 1839 – March 29, 1903) founded a meat-packing empire in the Midwest during the late 19th century, over which he presided until his death. He is credited with the development of the first practical ice-cooled railroad car which allowed his company to ship dressed meats to all parts of the country and even abroad, which ushered in the "era of cheap beef.

Located at 41.6811, -87.6908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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1839 births, 1903 deaths, Meatpacking, 19th-century American businesspeople, People from Chicago, Illinois, University of Chicago people, Northwestern University people, American people in rail transportation, South Omaha, Nebraska, People from Bourne, Massachusetts,

Geography of Chicago

The city of Chicago is located in northern Illinois at the south western tip of Lake Michigan. It sits on the St. Lawrence Seaway continental divide at the site of the Chicago Portage, an ancient trade route connecting the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes watersheds.

Located at 41.7035, -87.6769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Geography of Chicago, Illinois

Morgan Park Academy

Morgan Park Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent Pre-Kindergarten-12th grade day school located in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1863, Morgan Park Academy was formerly known as Mt. Vernon Military Academy, Morgan Park Military Academy (MPMA), and briefly as the Illinois Military Academy, and Morgan Park Academy of the University of Chicago.

Located at 41.6904, -87.6757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Private elementary schools in Chicago, Illinois, Private middle schools in Chicago, Illinois, Independent School League, Educational institutions established in 1873, Private high schools in Chicago, Illinois, Preparatory schools in Illinois

Beverly/Morgan Railroad District

The Beverly/Morgan Railroad District is an historic district in the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on April 15, 1995. The district consists of the six train stations at 91st, 95th, 99th, 107th, 111th and 115th Streets along the Rock Island District commuter line of Metra. The stations were built between 1889 and 1945 by various architects.

Located at 41.7137, -87.6674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Walter Burley Griffin Place District

The Walter Burley Griffin Place District is a historic district in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The district was built between 1909 to 1914. Seven of the homes were built by Walter Burley Griffin, one by Spencer and Powers, and the rest by various architects. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 13, 1981.

Located at 41.7039, -87.6646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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1900s architecture in the United States, 1910s architecture in the United States, Historic districts in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Iglehart House

The Iglehart House is an Italianate style house in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States, and one of the city's oldest surviving buildings. Located at 11118 S. Artesian Avenue, the house was built in 1857 by an unknown architect for Charles D. Iglehart, whose farmstead comprised the land now bounded by 111th, 115th, and Rockwell streets and Western Avenue. The house was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 13, 1994.

Located at 41.6912, -87.6827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1857, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Palliser's Cottage Home No. 35

The Palliser's Cottage Home No. 35 is a Prairie style house at 2314 West 111th Place in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The house was built in 1882 by Palliser, Palliser & Co. for Rev. Johan Edgren. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 16, 2000.

Located at 41.691, -87.6794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1882, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois

Morgan Park High School

Morgan Park High School (known as Empehi), located in Chicago, Illinois, at the intersection of 111th street and Vincennes Avenue (11100 South and 1700 West), is a public high school that opened its doors on its current site in 1916, as part of the Chicago Public Schools.

Located at 41.6922, -87.6654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Washington Heights (Metra)

Washington Heights Station is a commuter railroad station on Metra's Rock Island District line in the Washington Heights section of Chicago, Illinois, 12 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Washington Heights is in zone C. Sometimes referred to as 103rd Street - Washington Heights Station, the station is used only during rush hour. Regular service can be found at 103rd Street - Beverly Hills Station.

Located at 41.7056, -87.656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines, Stations along Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad lines

111th Street – Morgan Park (Metra)

111th Street Station (also known as 111th Street - Morgan Park Station) is one of two Metra railroad stations in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line, 13.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, and is named after 111th Street. However, the address is 11046 South Hale Avenue between Monterey and Prospect Avenues. 111th Street runs in line with Monterey Avenue east of Morgan Park.

Located at 41.6927, -87.6704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

95th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

95th Street Station (also known as 95th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is on 95th Street, 11.7 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 95th Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.7214, -87.6673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

123rd Street – Blue Island (Metra)

123rd Street Station (also known as 123rd Street - Blue Island Station) is one of four Metra railroad stations in Blue Island, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line, and five within Blue Island generally. It is 15.2 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, and is named after and located on 123rd Street. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 123rd Street is in zone D.

Located at 41.6703, -87.6737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations, Stations along Rock Island lines, Blue Island, Illinois

119th Street – Blue Island (Metra)

119th Street Station (also known as 119th Street - Blue Island Station) is one of four Metra railroad stations in Blue Island, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line, and five within Blue Island generally. It is 14.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, and is named after 119th Street and located between 119th Street and 119th Place. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 119th Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.6764, -87.6726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations, Stations along Rock Island lines, Blue Island, Illinois

Prairie Street (Metra)

Prairie Street Station (also known as Prairie Street – Blue Island Station) is one of four Metra railroad stations in Blue Island, Illinois along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line, and five within Blue Island. It is 15.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line, and is both located on and named after Prairie Street. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Prairie Street is in zone D.

Located at 41.662, -87.6752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Metra stations, Stations along Rock Island lines, Blue Island, Illinois

99th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

99th Street Station (also known as 99th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 9901 South Walden Parkway near 99th Street, 12.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 99th Street is in zone C. Despite the name of the station, parking is not available along 99th Street.

Located at 41.7137, -87.6674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

103rd Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

103rd Street Station (also known as 103rd Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 10301 South Walden Parkway on the corner of 103rd Street, 12.8 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 103rd Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.7065, -87.6691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

115th Street – Morgan Park (Metra)

115th Street Station (also known as 115th Street - Morgan Park Station) is one of two Metra railroad stations in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. It is 14.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 115th Street is in zone C. Parking is available along the west side of the tracks on South Hale Avenue between Edmaire Street and north of 116th Street.

Located at 41.6848, -87.6715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

107th Street – Beverly Hills (Metra)

107th Street Station (also known as 107th Street - Beverly Hills Station) is one of five Metra stations within the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, along the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island District Line. The station is located at 1901 West 107th Street opposite the intersection of South Walden Parkway, 13.3 miles from LaSalle Street, the northern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, 107th Street is in zone C.

Located at 41.6993, -87.6696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Rock Island lines

West Pullman (Metra)

West Pullman Station is a commuter rail station along the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric line in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is located over Halsted Street halfway between 120th and 122nd Streets, and is 16.68 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, West Pullman Station is in zone D. Although the rest of the Blue Island Branch contains only one track, there are two tracks at West Pullman Station.

Located at 41.6742, -87.6429 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

Racine Avenue (Metra)

Racine Avenue is a commuter rail station along the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric line in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The station is officially located at Racine Avenue, South of 120th Street, and is 17.04 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Racine Avenue Station is in zone D. Racine Avenue station is the last station along the Blue Island Branch within the Chicago city limits.

Located at 41.6741, -87.652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines

Ashland Avenue (Metra)

Ashland Avenue is a commuter rail station along the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric line in Calumet Park, Illinois. The station is located on Ashland Avenue near 124th Street, and is 17.87 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Ashland Avenue Station is in zone D. Parking is available across from the station south of the 123rd Street bridge over Interstate 57.

Located at 41.6693, -87.6606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Metra stations, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Railway stations in Cook County, Illinois

Burr Oak (Metra)

Burr Oak is the penultimate station along the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric line in Blue Island, Illinois. The commuter rail station is located on Burr Oak Avenue near Lincoln Street, and is and is 18.36 miles away from the northern terminus at Randolph Street Station. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Burr Oak Station is in zone D. Parking is available behind the station on the southeast corner of Burr Oak Avenue and Winchester Street.

Located at 41.6622, -87.6688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Metra stations, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Blue Island, Illinois, Railway stations in Cook County, Illinois

Fenger Academy High School (Chicago)

Fenger Academy High School (commonly known as Fenger) is a public four-year high school located in the Roseland neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is operated by Chicago Public Schools. The school is named for Danish surgeon Christian Fenger. Fenger opened in 1893.

Located at 41.6897, -87.6386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Julian High School (Chicago)

Percy L. Julian High School (commonly known as Julian High School), is a public 4-year high school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the far southside of Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools. Julian opened in 1975. It is named for African-American research chemist Percy Lavon Julian.

Located at 41.706, -87.6545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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