Indian Hill, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Indian Hill, Illinois
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 Indian Hill, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| Township | New Trier |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 847 and 224 |
Indian Hill is a small community located in Illinois, a state in the United States. It is not an official city or town. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or city council.
Indian Hill is found in New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois. It is just south of another community called Winnetka.
Location and Features
Indian Hill is easy to find because of its train station. The center of the community is near Indian Hill station. This station is located on a road called Green Bay Road.
The community has a small area that people call "downtown." This downtown section is also very close to the train station. It is near where Green Bay Road meets Winnetka Avenue.
How Indian Hill Got Its Name
The name "Indian Hill" comes from a nearby golf club. The community was named after this golf club.
Population
Indian Hill is home to about 6,000 people. It is a quiet place where many families live.
