DuPage County, Illinois
Adams Memorial Library
Ardmore Avenue Train Station
Baker, George, House
Bassett, Orland P., House
Blanchard Hall
Bloomingdale School-Village Hall
Butler School
Chicago Golf Club
Childs, Robert A. and Mary, House
Churchville School
Coffeen, William and Helen, House
Coonley, Avery, School
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Downtown Hinsdale Historic District
Du Page County Courthouse
Emery, Jr., William H., House
First Church of Lombard
Glen Ellyn Downtown North Historic District
Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District
Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District
Grand Theater
Graue Mill
Gregg, William L., House
Hauptgebaude
Henderson, Frank B., House
Himmelfarb, Samuel and Eleanor House and Studio
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Lake Ellyn Park
Lilacia Park Historic District
McAuley School District No. 27
Naperville Historic District
Peabody, Francis Stuyvesant, Estate
Peabody, Francis Stuyvesant, House
Pentecost, John L., House
Pine Craig
Randecker's Hardware Store
Robbins Park Historic District
Robinwood
Schiller, Alfred A.,House
Sloane, William and Jennette, House
Stacy's Tavern
Trinity Episcopal Church
Turner Town Hall
Villa Avenue Train Station
Wayne Village Historic District
Whitney, William, House
Army Trail Road
Ben Fuller House
Bruno F. Shustek
Cantigny First Division Museum
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Farmer's and Merchant's Bank Building
Fort Payne
Get Your "Chicks" on Rte 66
Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District
Kinderheim Arch
Main Street Cemetery
Main Street Cemetery
Mammoth Spring
Masonic Temple
Old Mill
Site of Lutheran Teachers Seminary
Site of St. Paul Lutheran School
Stacys Tavern
The Gazebos of Addison
The Indian Boundary Line
Veterans Circle
Votes For Women
Wayne Village Historic District
The county was officially established in 1839, named after the DuPage River, which runs through the area. Initially, the economy of the county relied heavily on agriculture, with farmers cultivating crops such as wheat, corn, and oats. With the completion of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad in 1849, transportation and trade became more accessible, leading to further economic growth in the county.
As the population grew, so did the need for infrastructure, schools, and government services. Towns and villages were established throughout the county, with Naperville being one of the largest and most prosperous. In the late 19th century, the county began to industrialize, with factories and manufacturing plants popping up in cities like Elmhurst and Lombard.
In the 20th century, DuPage County experienced rapid suburbanization and urban development. The county became a popular destination for families looking for a suburban lifestyle, with the construction of housing subdivisions and shopping centers. Today, DuPage County is known for its mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas, as well as its numerous parks, forest preserves, and cultural attractions. It continues to be a major economic center in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Brief timeline of the history of DuPage County, Illinois:
- 1831: DuPage County is founded as part of Cook County.
- 1839: DuPage separates from Cook County to become its own county.
- 1849: Wheaton is chosen as the county seat.
- 1850: The first public school is established in DuPage County.
- 1852: The first railroad, Chicago and Galena Union, is built through the county.
- 1893: Blackwell Forest Preserve becomes the first forest preserve in the county.
- 1909: The first county highway is constructed in DuPage.
- 1940: Population exceeds 100,000 residents.
- 1967: O'Hare International Airport opens, located partly in DuPage County.
- 1995: The Morton Arboretum becomes a National Historic Landmark.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of DuPage County, Illinois.