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  1. Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Bordering Lake Michigan and Evanston, Illinois, it is located 14 miles (23 km) north of Chicago 's downtown district. Wilmette had a population of 28,170 at the 2020 census. [3] The first and only Baháʼí House of Worship in North America is located here.

  2. Bahāʾī House of Worship, Wilmette, Ill. Wilmette, village, Cook county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. Lying on Lake Michigan, it is a primarily residential suburb of Chicago, about 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown. Illinois and later Potawatomi Indians were early inhabitants of the area, which was visited by the French explorer Jacques ...

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  3. In 1953, a prominent Wilmette landmark, the Baha’i House of Worship, was completed forty years after its construction began. The population grew from 18,162 in 1950 to 32,134 by 1970. When the village celebrated its centennial in 1972, there remained little vacant land.

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  5. Wilmette. With a fabulous location directly on the shores of Lake Michigan, the enchanting lakefront community of Wilmette is located just 16 miles north of downtown Chicago and is easily accessible by car, bus, bike and even boat! Many visitors to Wilmette choose to enjoy the ease of Metra, Chicago’s premier commuter rail system, which makes ...

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