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St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

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St. James Farm Preserve

Name: St. James Farm Preserve
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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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1. St. James Farm Preserve loop — Warrenville, Illinois

4.00km

01:02

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St. James Farm Preserve via Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch — Wheaton

10.7km

02:42

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. St. James Farm Preserve loop from Foxcroft

7.87km

02:02

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

November 4, 2023

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style in DuPage County, along with a massive wood-planked German barn dating back to 1890, if not earlier. The worn fieldstone foundation of another vintage barn can still be spotted. In the 1920s, Chauncey and Marion McCormick acquired the property, pursuing their passion for horses by building colonial style red brick stables with imported English iron posts. To support their award-winning herd of Guernsey cows, they constructed an innovative dairy barn with spacious stalls and various outbuildings that set the standard for Midwest farmers. Later, their son Brooks and wife Hope erected the indoor arena that hosted equestrian events and a therapeutic riding program. Today, this charming arena with idyllic river birch views can be rented out for small gatherings, letting you experience the rich agricultural history of this special place.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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St. James Farm Preserve

1. St. James Farm Preserve loop — Warrenville, Illinois

2. St. James Farm Preserve via Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch — Wheaton

3. St. James Farm Preserve loop from Foxcroft

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