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Glencoe Union Church is a landmark in Glencoe, Illinois, and a filming location for Sixteen Candles.
Location: Glencoe, Illinois, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sixteen Candles (movie) — as The church where Ginny Baker's wedding takes place and where Jake waits for Samantha in the fil
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-14990, SRC-14989
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14989 — https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-road-trip-in-honor-of-s_b_5265053 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14990 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixteen_Candles (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Sixteen Candles filmed?
Glencoe Union Church, in Glencoe, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Sixteen Candles.
Where is Glencoe Union Church located?
Glencoe Union Church is located in Glencoe, Illinois.