1830s
Chief Mettaywah
The village takes its name from the Potawatomi chief who lived near the Des Plaines River before the 1833 Treaty of Chicago.
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois
Living in Mettawa, Illinois
A rural, equestrian village about 30 miles north of the Chicago Loop, with five forest preserves inside its borders.
01 — At a Glance
Open land, horses and the Des Plaines River.
Mettawa was founded in 1960 by residents who wanted to protect their rural surroundings, and it is still a center of land conservation. The 2020 census counted 533 residents. The village keeps trails for walking, biking and riding, has eight horse stables, and holds five Lake County forest preserves within its borders. The name comes from the Potawatomi chief Mettaywah.
02 — History
The story of Mettawa.
Mettawa was founded to keep the countryside, and it has kept it. A few chapters.
1960
A village to protect the land
Residents founded Mettawa to protect their rural area. James Getz was the first mayor.
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois
Landmark
A presidential estate
Adlai E. Stevenson’s estate on the Des Plaines River is an Illinois Historic Site on the National Register.
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois
2010
Fifty years
For the 50th anniversary, the Mettawa Open Lands Association gave wildflower seeds to every resident.
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois
03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Mettawa is a small village, so school assignment depends on the exact address.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic
Assigned by address
Mettawa homes are served by Lake County districts nearby.
- Confirm the district for each address
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois
04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Mettawa.
Mettawa is about open land: preserves, trails and horses.
Open Land
Five Forest Preserves
Old School, Grainger Woods, McArthur Woods, Captain Daniel Wright Woods and the Adlai Stevenson Historic Home.
Mettawa Open Lands Association
Workdays and programs for open land across the village.
Des Plaines River Trail
Along the western edge of the village.
Country Living
Equestrian Trails
Village trails for walking, biking and riding.
Horse Stables
Eight stables within the village.
Small Farms
Some residents keep small farming operations.
Source: Wikipedia: Mettawa, Illinois