Frankfort - Green Garden
Frankfort - Green Garden
Population: 17,782 - 15 sq. miles
Counties: Will and Cook
Average Household Income $130,648
About Frankfort - Transportation - Golf Courses - Hospitals - Places of Worship
Founded in 1855 and incorporated in 1879, Frankfort's recorded history begins with tales of the Blackhawk Indianswho lived and built trails in the area before European settlers arrived.
While the first pioneers were mostly of English and Scottish descent, German settlers from Pennsylvania made the Village of Frankfort a reality. in the 1840's Frankfort Township was named by Frederick Cappel after his native city, Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany. In 1855, the Joliet and Northern Indiana Railroad built a line through the present Village and named it, "Frankfort Station.” After the Village was incorporated, the word "Station" was dropped from the name.
Recently ranked 36th in the nation's fastest growing suburbs by Forbes Magazine, Frankfort is thriving. Known as the "Jewel of the South Suburbs." Frankfort has been recognized with the Southland's Reader's Choice award for "Best Community.” Experiencing rapid growth, attracting new residents, commercial and industrial businesses, Frankfort is a premier community with award-winning schools and exceptional residential, commercial and industrial development.
Historic Downtown
With old-fashioned streetscapes and streetlights, Frankfort's historic downtown is well known for its 1890's charm. Unique boutiques, quality restaurants, a children's museum scheduled to open the fall of 2008, and a wide variety of family-friendly community events create a vibrant town center amidst a quintessential small-town setting.
Breidert Green, located at Kansas and Oak Streets, is home to year-round community events including a farmers' market, outdoor concerts and movies, award-winning craft and art fairs, classic car shows, a 5k walk/run, holiday events and a winter festival. The Old Plank Road Trail provides over 20 miles of a picturesque bike path winding through Frankfort and provides access to the historic downtown district. Award-winning Prairie Park on White Street features over 13 acres of preserved native prairie, natural plants and a fishing pond. Frankfort is a great place to visit, and an even greater place to call home.
Vision Statement
"The Village of Frankfort will encourage opportunities through planning, commitment and community involvement by showcasing the charms of a community that embraces new ideas while treasuring its past."
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Golf Courses
Blue at Green Garden Country Club
The 18-hole Blue at Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1973. Blue at Green Garden Country Club measures 6637 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 112 and a 70.
9511 W Manhattan-Monee Rd
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
18 Holes | Public golf course | Par: 72 | 6637 yards | ... details »
Emerald at Green Garden Country Club
9511 W Manhattan-Monee Rd
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
9 Holes | Public golf course | ... details »
Gold at Green Garden Country Club
The 18-hole Gold at Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1991. Designed by Buz Diddier, Gold at Green Garden Country Club measures 6519 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 116 and a 70.
9511 W Manhattan-Monee Rd
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
18 Holes | Public golf course | Par: 72 | 6519 yards | ... details »
The 18-hole Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort, IL is a private golf course that opened in 1957. Designed by Dick Nugent, Prestwick Country Club measures 6810 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 131 and a 72.6 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.
601 Prestwick Dr
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
18 Holes | Private golf course | Par: 72 | 6810 yards | ... details »
The 9-hole Square Links Golf Course in Frankfort, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1988. Designed by Henry Olivieri, Sr., Square Links Golf Course measures 1801 yards from the longest tees. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
786l W Saint Francis Rd
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
9 Holes | Public golf course | Par: 30 | 1801 yards | ... details »
Places of Worship
