Oak Forest Site

Archaeology
In Chicago, Illinois
8.6 mi from Route 66

The Oak Forest Site is an archaeological site in Oak Forest, near Chicago, IL, about 9 miles off the old road. Like several nearby sites, it belongs to the Upper Mississippian Huber culture, and its record stretches from late prehistoric times into the early historic era. There is nothing built for visitors, but it shows that people lived in this corner of Cook County long before the highway existed.

What is Oak Forest Site?

Recorded as site 11Ck-53, it lies in the suburb of Oak Forest in Cook County. Archaeologists classify it as late prehistoric to protohistoric and early historic, with a Huber affiliation.

Visiting Oak Forest Site: tips

No facilities or public access are listed, so this is a place to read about rather than a stop. Archaeological remains are protected by law: do not dig or take anything. The Anker and Hoxie Farm sites share its Huber story, and the Huber Site is about 1.4 miles away.

Practical info

On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Oak Forest Site

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Diner & restaurant
The Berghoff
Chicago, IL · 10.3 mi from Oak Forest Site
A Chicago Loop restaurant dating to 1898, on Adams Street where westbound Route 66 begins.