Glenview in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Kennicott House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

1. Kennicott House Marker

Inscription. Kennicott House was built in 1856 by John A. Kennicott, a prominent Illinois physician, horticulturist, and educational and agricultural leader. Kennicott moved to the Grove from New Orleans with his family in 1836 shortly after the birth of his son, Robert, in 1835. He devoted much of his time to the study and promotion of horticulture and agriculture, developing the Grove into the first major nursery in northern Illinois. Robert Kennicott developed an interest in nature at an early age, studying with his father. He helped found the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and his explorations of Alaska gave the United States its first scientific knowledge of that region and influenced the decision for its purchase.

Erected 1978 by The Grove Heritage Association and the Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 4.982′ N, 87° 51.725′ W. Marker is in Glenview, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker can be reached from Milwaukee Avenue. Maker is on the grounds of "The Grove", just to the east of the house. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview IL 60025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); First McDonald's Franchise (approx. 2.8 miles away); Harrer Park (approx. 5 miles away); American Indian - Potawatomi Tribe Eagle Dancer (approx. 5 miles away); Indian Trading Post (approx. 5 miles away); The American Legion Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); American Airlines Flight 191 Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away); Edison Park World War I Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Kennicott Grove. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

2. Kennicott House Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

3. Kennicott House Marker

Kennicott House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2012

4. Kennicott House

John A. Kennicott image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Prairie Farmer, Unknown

5. John A. Kennicott

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.