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Introduction to Robbins, Illinois
Robbins, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois and 15 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 6,635 people lived in Robbins.
Robbins History
The first European settlers came to the present-day town of Robbins in 1892. Samuel Gaither was the first person to settle in the village. Henry E. Robbins sold tracts of land to these settlers and established his first sub-division in 1910. On December 14, 1917, Robbins was officially incorporated as a village.
Robbins and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Robbins
Nearby historical sites and museums include the American Police Center & Museum, the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site and the Ernest Hemingway’ Birthplace. The William W. Powers State Recreation Area, spread across an area of 160 acres, offers opportunities for fishing, boating and picnicking. The Balmoral Race Track, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, Shedd Aquarium and the Morton Arboretum are all accessible from Robbins as well.
Robbins Transportation
Chicago Midway International is the closest major airport.
Robbins Higher Education
Nearby colleges and universities include Chicago State University, South Suburban College and Moraine Valley Community College.
Comparing Robbins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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