Aptakisic, Illinois facts for kids
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Aptakisic, Illinois
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 Aptakisic, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Aptakisic, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Vernon |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 847 & 224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 403584 |
Aptakisic is a small place in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county government.
Aptakisic is easy to find on a map. It's located right along Aptakisic Road. You can also spot the Canadian National Railway tracks nearby. If you travel west from Aptakisic, you'll reach Buffalo Grove. Head east, and you'll find Lincolnshire.
The Name Aptakisic
Honoring a Chief
The name Aptakisic has a special meaning. It comes from a respected leader named Chief Aptakisic. He was a chief of the Potawatomi tribe. The Potawatomi were a Native American tribe. They lived in this area long before it became part of Illinois.
Other Places Named After Him
Aptakisic is not the only place named after this important chief. There is another community nearby that also honors him. That place is called Half Day. Both names help us remember the history of the land. They also remind us of the people who lived there first.
