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Population: 22,913 (2004
est.)
Elevation: 725 feet
Land area: 8.4 sq mi
Zip code: 60134
County: Kane
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 Located about 40
miles west of Chicago, Geneva is situated in the heart of the Fox
River Valley.
It would be a difficult task today to stand
along the banks of the Fox River and try to imagine the Native
Americans that populated this beautiful and peaceful valley for over
nine centuries. And yet it is true. Most area residents are familiar
with Pottawatomie Park, yet may not be aware of the fact that the
Geneva area was inhabited by the Illinois and Prairie Pottawatomie
tribes during the 17th, 18th and early 19th Centuries.
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Farmer's Markets: Fresh Fruit
& Veggies for the Fox Valley
I will shamelessly admit that I was unaware until this past weekend, when I
discovered three of the local markets available on a weekly basis that are
all open to the public from June through October. Each is available on a
different day, so it is easy to attend one or
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The Fabyan
Forest Preserve and Villa Museum
Along with much of the other rich history that resides
within and just beyond the borders of Geneva, Illinois, is the
story of Colonel George Fabyan. Interestingly, there is a
great deal written about him, but my guess is that much of it –
other than the name of the heavily-traveled thoroughfare that runs
along the southern flank of Geneva – is not well known. |
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Geneva, IL
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In 1833, the settlement was referred to as Big Spring. But in
1835, the influential James and Charity Herrington moved here and
the names Herrington's Ford and La Fox were used. Another
name, Campbell Ford, was also suggested (after then county
commissioners James Campbell and Thomas Ford), but Geneva was
ultimately selected and the name has remained. As happens with
many towns, the coming of the railroad - in 1853 - placed Geneva on
the main passenger line and literally on the map, establishing a
permanent relationship with Chicago that has been bringing the
well-to-do city folks to an idyllic community and country folks to
the city for over 150 years.
Geneva's rich
and storied past is full of history that includes names like the
Butter and Cheese Manufacturing Company, Bennett Mill, Howell
Company and the Charles Pope Glucose Company - to name only a
few. Swedish immigrants have played a major role in Geneva's past
and present; an annual Swedish Days Festival is tribute to that,
there other ethnic groups contributed as well. Today Geneva
offers a vast array of opportunities for shopping, dining and
lodging as well as being a city of choice in which to live, work and
raise a family. Come to Geneva for any reason, and you will
easily see why it has been a destination of choice for many, from
proud Native Americans to today's residents.
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