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Yunker Park Site
Address
10824 LaPorte Road
Mokena IL, 60448
This 116.25 acre site was purchased in 1997. Approx. 48 acres lay south of LaPorte Road, with the remaining 68 acres on the north side. In 2006, the McGovney-Yunker Homestead, located on the north parcel, was granted entry to the National Register of Historic Places, for its significant contribution to the history of the area. The homestead is comprised of a number of original farm structures, and is the host site of several community-wide events, including the Park District Farm & Barn Fest, and the Mokena Chamber of Commerce Food & Wine Festival. The remainder of the 68 acre site continues to be farmed by a local farmer.
