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Introduction to South Holland, Illinois
South Holland, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Hammond, Indiana and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 22,147 people in South Holland.
South Holland History
The early settlers of this area were immigrants who came from the Netherlands in 1846. South Holland began as a general farming community but later began specializing in growing vegetables. It became famous for growing onion sets and went on to be known as the "Onion Set Capital of the World." It was officially incorporated in 1894.
South Holland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In South Holland
South Holland has several parks where people can go to relax or pursue recreational activities. The village administration includes a Parks and Recreation Department which regularly organizes a variety of recreational programs and also maintains the parks. The village also has a canoe trail running along the Little Calumet River, which passes though several points of interest in the village.
South Holland Transportation
Chicago Midway International provides facilities for air transportation.
South Holland Higher Education
South Suburban College is the local institution offering facilities for higher education. Other such institutions in the surrounding areas include Prairie State College and Chicago State University.
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