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Introduction to Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 8 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 23,276 people live in Algonquin.
Algonquin History
The Potawatomi Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the modern day village of Algonquin. Samuel Gillilan was the first white settler of the area. He visited Algonquin in 1834. The other early settlers were Dr. Plumleigh, William Jackson, Eli Henderson, Dr. Cornish, and Alex Dawson. The area was officially named Algonquin on December 23, 1847. Algonquin was incorporated as a village on February 25, 1890, and the original village hall was built on January 31, 1907. The new village hall was constructed in 1996.
Algonquin and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Algonquin
There are several restaurants and shops in the downtown area of Algonquin near Fox River. Snowboarding and skiing can be enjoyed at the Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure hours at the Golf Club of Illinois and Terrace Hill Golf Course. The Riverfront Park, Hill Climb Park, Towne Park, Kelliher Park, Cornish Park, and Ted Spella Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on the Manchester Lakes and Algonquin Lakes.
Algonquin Transportation
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a few minutes driving distance away.
Algonquin Higher Education
McHenry County College, William Rainey Harper College, and Elgin Community College offer facilities for higher education.
Algonquin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
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