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Calumet region bi state treasure in history and planning
The Calumet region spans Indiana and Illinois with rivers, lagoons, dunes, and Lake Calumet. It highlights historic trails, railroads, and industrial birth, now pursued for preservation through a bi state coalition and a National Heritage Area feasibility study led by the National Park Service and regional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Calumet
Lake Calumet
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
Indiana
Little Calumet
Grand Calumet
Federal Writers’ Project
Calumet Region
LaPorte County
Porter
Lake Counties
Cook County
Lansing
Gary
Calumet City
Burnham
Michigan
Chicago
Vincennes
Blue Island
Park Service
National Park Service
The
Calumet Ecological Park Association
Grand Calumet Task Force
Sierra Club
Governors State University
McClellan
South Metropolitan
Star
159Th St
Tinley Park