Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Kankakee River Valley is known for the beautiful and historic Kankakee River, which winds through many communities in Kankakee County. Fifty-seven miles of the river run through the county, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking and more.
The Potawatomi Indians lived along the Kankakee River, which they referred to as Theatiki which means "wolf", "swampy place" and "wonderful land". The wonderful land in the Kankakee River Valley is rich in natural resources that are the result of reminants left by three enormous glaciers that passed through the area thousands of years ago.
African-American Heritage
African-American's history in Kankakee County is rich and eventful. From the time of the Civil War, African-Americans in Kankakee County have been achieving great things as merchants, teachers and community leaders.
Kankakee County is the home of many museums and festivals that honor the heritage of African-Americans in the area. Anyone interested in exploring the African-American heritage in Kankakee County should contact the Kankakee Convention and Visitors Bureau and take an African-American Heritage Tour.
More information
Read more about the history of Kankakee County on the Kankakee County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site.