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Introduction to Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 mile SE of Bolingbrook, Illinois and 24 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 13,098 residents in Lemont.
Lemont History
The village of Lemont was settled in 1836, when the Illinois and Michigan Canal was being planned and constructed. The village was created to provide support services that were required in the construction of the canal. Limestone quarrying became the main industry of Lemont, and contributed significantly in its development. Many of the earlier buildings were built from limestone and exist to this day. Lemont was officially incorporated in 1873.
Lemont and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Lemont
The Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, which is the home of PGA tour’s BMW Championship, is located in Lemont. There are thousands of acres of forest preserves surrounding Lemont, which have about 65 miles of biking and hiking trails.
Lemont Transportation
Flights are available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Lemont Higher Education
Lewis University, Benedictine University and Moraine Valley Community College are some of the educational institutions around the area.
Lemont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
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Select a photo to view (Source):
Station of the Chicago and Alton Railroad between 1900 and 1910
View from picnic grounds between 1900 and 1905
Picnic grounds between 1900 and 1905
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