kids encyclopedia robot

Bannockburn, Illinois facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Bannockburn, Illinois
Village
Location of Bannockburn in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Bannockburn in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Lake
Township West Deerfield, Vernon
Government
 • Type Council-manager
Area
 • Total 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2)
 • Land 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,013
 • Density 499.51/sq mi (192.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60015
Area code(s) 847
FIPS code 17-03610

Bannockburn is a small village in Lake County, Illinois, USA. It is located near Chicago and is part of the "North Shore" area. In 2020, about 1,013 people lived there. A famous house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is also in Bannockburn.

History of Bannockburn

Bannockburn was started by William Aitken, a real estate developer from Scotland. He wanted to create a community with large "country estates." He bought 110 acres (about 0.45 square kilometers) of land in Lake County.

The village was named after a Scottish village called Bannockburn. Construction began in 1924, and the village officially became a town in 1929. William Aitken designed Bannockburn for wealthy people who enjoyed bridge games and country clubs. He made sure the lots for homes were very large. This idea of big lots has stayed the same. In fact, the smallest lot size has grown from 1 acre to 2 acres.

How Bannockburn Grew

Over time, Bannockburn grew to its current size of 1,318 acres (about 5.3 square kilometers). In the 1950s, the Tri-State Tollway (a major highway) was built through the village. This helped Bannockburn grow, but the highway noise has been a problem for residents.

In the late 1960s, the people of Bannockburn decided to build business parks. These parks were placed along the northern edge of the village. In 1984, the first shopping area was created along Illinois Route 22. Bannockburn's local government services grew slowly to keep taxes low. However, a police department was started in the 1970s. A village hall, where local government works, was built in 1992.

Geography of Bannockburn

Bannockburn is located at 42°11′29″N 87°51′47″W / 42.19139°N 87.86306°W / 42.19139; -87.86306. It covers about 2.04 square miles (5.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

The Tri-State Tollway forms the western border of the village. On the other side of the highway is the village of Lincolnshire. To the north, Bannockburn borders Lake Forest. To the south, it borders Deerfield. The towns of Highwood and Highland Park are directly to the east. These towns separate Bannockburn from Lake Michigan.

Population Changes

The population of Bannockburn has changed over the years:

  • 1930: 186 people
  • 1940: 179 people
  • 1950: 249 people
  • 1960: 466 people
  • 1970: 1,359 people
  • 1980: 1,316 people
  • 1990: 1,388 people
  • 2000: 1,429 people
  • 2010: 1,583 people
  • 2020: 1,013 people

Economy

One company based in Bannockburn is Stericycle.

Education

Bannockburn has its own school district, Bannockburn Elementary School District 106. This small district has about 200 students. These students come from Bannockburn and nearby communities. They attend Deerfield High School for grades 9-12.

Some students who live west of the highway go to schools in Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103. They then attend Adlai E. Stevenson District 125. Part of the campus for Trinity International University is also located in Bannockburn.

Famous People from Bannockburn

Many well-known people have lived in Bannockburn, including:

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Bannockburn, Illinois Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.