Grayslake and Avon Township
Location
60030
Grayslake, IL
United States
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Book, Renehan, Charlotte K.
Date:
2007
Abstract:
"Starting in 1836, permanent settlers came into the area to be known as Avon Township. They found fertile prairie, groves of virgin timber, and pristine lakes, and they broke the soil and tilled the ground to make a subsistence living. The coming of two railroads promoted the growth of villages and made it easy for city people to come and enjoy the recreational activities offered by the lakes. These people soon stayed and the farmland began disappearing. Today Avon Township is home to several incorporated villages, the Lake County Fair, the College of Lake County, and the University Center of Lake County."
Language:
English
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Abstract taken from back cover.
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ISSN/ISBN:
9780738550978
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Item Donor:
Chicago Publishers Gallery
