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Yorkville, Illinois

Yorkville, Illinois is the county seat of Kendall County in which is located the oldest church building in the county, The Chapel On The Green. Dating back to 1855, the Chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building and is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. Architecturally, the New England design reflects the heritage of early settlers. The Chapel is listed on the Green the National Register of Historic Places.

The Chapel on the Green is available for weddings and receptions, vow renewal ceremonies, showers, baptisms, funerals, reunions, and other special occasions. Amenities include: beautiful original stained glass windows, newly renovated and spacious "bride's" and "groom's" rooms, organist available to play the 100-year old pipe organ or piano, lower level Friendship Hall with kitchen for your banquet or reception, list of local wedding services, sanctuary seats up to 200 guests.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lyon Farm

The Lyon Farm is the pride and joy of the Kendall County Historical Society. In 1974, Mrs. Frances Lyon donated 39

Yorkville, IL Museums

Chapel On The Green

Yorkville, Illinois is the county seat of Kendall County in which is located the oldest church building in the county, The Chapel On The Green. Dating back to 1855, the Chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building and is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899

Yorkville, IL Historic Churches

Seward Town Hall - Lyon Farm Museum Complex

The Seward Town Hall was built in 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $500.00. It stood on the east bank of Au Sable Creek facing Route 52. In addition to serving as a town hall it was used as a Congregational Church, basketball hall and band practice site. It was moved to Lyon Farm in 1976

Yorkville, IL Museums

Union School - Lyon Farm Museum Complex

The Union School, District No. 42, was built in 1847 by subscription. It was originally located on Wheeler Road in Nau-Au-Say Township. Pupils came from as far away as Plattville, 4

Yorkville, IL Historic Schoolhouses

Oswego-Fox House - Lyon Farm Museum Complex

The Oswego-Fox House was built in the 1870's by the Fox family, ancestors of the Cutter family from Oswego, Illinois. The house was located 1/2 mile south of Oswego on Route 71. It was moved to Lyon Farm at the Kendall County Historical Society museum complex in 1975

Yorkville, IL Historic Homes

Things to do near Yorkville, IL

Swanhills

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Galena Trolley Tours

Travel through this historic area. 1-hr.nonstop tours offered daily. 2-hr. tours are also available. Groups welcome. Seating ...

Oakville Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater/Orangeville

In the Mighty Richland Players Dinner Theater, those fair and strong will treat you to a great meal and a humorous story with...