Tedens, Illinois
- Ghost town
- In Tedens, Illinois
- 2.2 mi from Route 66
Tedens, a former community in DuPage County's Downers Grove Township, is now counted as a ghost town near Joliet, IL. It lies about 2.2 miles off the old Route 66 corridor in Chicago's southwest suburbs. Little is recorded about the settlement itself, so it works best as a name on the map that adds a touch of local history to a drive between Lemont, Waterfall Glen and the shrine in Darien.
What is Tedens?
Tedens is listed as a former community. Records give its township and county but no founding date, population or surviving buildings, and nothing on record points to marked ruins. Treat it as a historical footnote rather than a sight.
Visiting Tedens: tips
Pair it with stops that have more to see. Lemont Downtown Historic District is about 2 miles away, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve about 2.1 miles, and the National Shrine of St Therese about 2.7 miles. Together they make an easy loop off the old road.
Practical info
- On site & nearby
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Where to eat near Tedens
All diners on Route 66 →
On the map
Full mapTedens with the 6 closest stops and a place to eat (fork and knife). Tap a marker for details.
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