1868
High Woods
The name, suggested by Thomas Curley, was filed with the first plat map on August 22, 1868.
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Living in Highwood, Illinois
A North Shore city about 24 miles north of the Chicago Loop, on the highest ground between Chicago and Milwaukee.
01 — At a Glance
High ground on the North Shore.
Thomas Curley suggested the name High Woods because the land was the highest ground between Chicago and Milwaukee and was covered with trees. Highwood was organized as a village in December 1886. The 2020 census counted 5,074 residents. Much of the city was built before World War II, so its streets have neoclassical, Italianate and arts and crafts bungalow homes, and stonework by local Italian masons.
02 — History
The story of Highwood.
Highwood’s story is tied to the railroad and to Fort Sheridan. A few chapters.
1886
The village
A court order dated December 2, 1886, organized the Village of Highwood after a vote of 29 to 0.
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1887
Camp Highwood
Troops of the Sixth Infantry Regiment arrived at Camp Highwood on November 8, 1887.
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1888
Fort Sheridan
Camp Highwood was named Fort Sheridan on February 27, 1888, in honor of General Philip Sheridan.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Highwood students attend North Shore District 112 and Township High School District 113.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
North Shore School District 112
Most Highwood children attend these schools.
- Oak Terrace School (K–5)
- Northwood Junior High School (6–8)
Public · 9–12
Township High School District 113
High school students attend Highland Park High.
- Highland Park High School
The Arts
Music & performance
Arts schools in the city.
- Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
- The Performer’s School
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04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Highwood.
Highwood is compact, so downtown, the train and the lake bluffs are all close.
Community
Don Skrinar Recreation Center
A public recreation center near downtown.
Rotblatt-Amrany Studio
The sculptors behind the Michael Jordan statue work in the old Fort Sheridan theater.
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
Music education based in Highwood.
Getting Around
Two Metra Stations
Highwood and Fort Sheridan on the UP North Line.
U.S. Route 41
The main highway between Chicago and Milwaukee.
Pace Route 472
Buses to Highland Park and Fort Sheridan.
Source: Wikipedia: Highwood, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Highwood Historical Society