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A bustling town center surrounded by farmlands
About 30 miles from the nearest city and surrounded by farmlands, Marengo residents have everything they need close to home. The town may feel slower, but the restaurants and great schools mean folks have plenty to do right in the town. People can move to Marengo to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city while living on a quarter-acre to one-acre lots for more space to grow.
Marengo offers quiet living with homes on larger lots as well as downtown living.
Charming Downtown Marengo has many shops and restaurants to keep you busy all day.
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New Traditional homes alongside siding ranches
Residents in Marengo live in a mix of siding and brick ranches and New Traditional Craftsman houses. Lawns are more sprawling here than in other towns and cities, and without fences, each property seems to blend into another. Some neighborhoods here have sidewalks, while others have yards going right up to the street. Occasional trees add shade and color to properties. Homes here list between $200,000 and $375,000, with properties with more acreage listing higher.
Two story traditional homes are being built in the newly developed area of Marengo.
Single story family homes with big front windows are a popular style in Marengo.
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Clubs for every interest at Marengo Community High School
Students in Marengo start at Locust Elementary School from pre-school through third grade, and the school earns a B-plus from Niche. For fourth and fifth grades, students attend Ulysses S. Grant Intermediate School, which receives a B-minus from Niche. Marengo Community Middle School serves grades sixth through eighth and Niche grants it a B. With a B-plus from Niche, Marengo Community High School offers clubs for various student interests, like chess club and marching band.
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Marengo Community High School Entrance
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Shops and restaurants along State Street
Marengo lacks public transportation, so residents here will need to rely more on their cars to get around. State Street runs north to south, connecting the residential areas with downtown Marengo, where residents can explore the shops and restaurants there. Along U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, people can get to the grocery store and library. The nearest medical center is Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, 13 miles from Marengo. While Rockford is the nearest town, about 30 miles away, Chicago is 62 miles away. O’Hare International Airport is 49 miles away.
Enjoy a burger and fries at the Pointers Saloon in downtown Marengo.
Flatlander Market is a great place to grab a quick sandwich on the go in downtown Marengo.
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Marengo's fun eateries through the town center
In downtown Marengo, Marengo Café offers all the classic breakfast favorites along with sandwiches. The café gets all of its ingredients from local farmers markets and producers, so its menu is more seasonal. When entering Niko’s Pointers Saloon, residents will feel like they’ve been transported to the Wild West with the décor and setup and can enjoy burgers and beers. Flatlander Market opening 1986 and offers sandwiches and soups, with a weekly special and a featured dessert. The awning and sign outside make it feel like a 50s diner. Sullivans Foods is Marengo’s grocery store, located by the library.
Marengo cafe serves breakfast and lunch within downtown Marengo.
Marengo Cafe serves food all day and a nice place to meet friends or bring the family.
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Quaint, shaded green spaces in Marengo's parks
Just north of downtown Marengo, residents can stroll through Calvin Spencer Park, where the trees shade the sidewalks and lead to a pavilion at the center. Marengo Park District is 140 acres with softball fields and a disc golf course. It is also home to Marengo’s fitness center, where residents can enjoy daycare and recreation programs.
Calvin Spencer Park features a large gazebo for family gatherings in the neighborhood, Marengo
Indian Oaks Park Community Fitness Center
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Marengo's smaller family gatherings
On the second Friday of each month, families can head to Marengo-Union Library District for their Family Fun Movie series. At Marengo Friday Farmers Market, Marengo residents can close out their weeks with fresh produce and prepared foods in the evenings.
Marengo-Union Library offers a large selection from books to movies and more.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is a fun event for all in Marengo, IL.
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