Elburn, Illinois facts for kids
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Elburn
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Location of Elburn in Kane County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,175 |
| • Density | 1,655.94/sq mi (639.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60119
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| Area code(s) | 630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398795 |
| FIPS code | 17-22931 |
Elburn is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is a small town located about 46 miles (74 km) west of Chicago. You can easily travel to Chicago from Elburn using the commuter rail service. The village is found where Illinois Route 38 and Route 47 meet.
In 2020, about 6,175 people lived in Elburn. This number has grown quite a bit over the years!
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Geography of Elburn
Elburn is a village that covers an area of about 3.13 square miles (8.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
History of Elburn
Early Days and First Settlers
The first person to arrive in the Elburn area was William Lance on May 2, 1834. He soon built his home there. After him, a man named Henry Warne came and opened a special place called the Halfway House. This was a stagecoach inn, which was like a hotel for travelers. It was called "Halfway House" because it was exactly halfway between Oregon, Illinois and Chicago.
How Elburn Got Its Name
When the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company built a railroad through the area in 1854, they made a stop here. They first named this stop "Blackberry Station" after the local township.
The village officially became a town in 1886. The railroad asked for the name to be changed. The original idea for the name was "Melbourne." Someone suggested making it shorter, so they dropped the "M," making it "Elbourne." Then, it was shortened even more to "Elburne," and finally, it became "Elburn."
Growth and Modern Changes
For a long time, Elburn was mostly a farming area. But in the 1990s, more and more people started moving in. Many new homes were built.
A big change happened in January 2006. Metra, a train service, started offering rides from Elburn to Chicago. This made Elburn the very last stop on the Union Pacific West Line. This new station made Elburn one of Chicago's farthest western suburbs. A new train station was also built nearby in La Fox.
In 2007, Elburn got its first big grocery store, a Jewel-Osco. People were excited about having a large store close by. However, some also wondered how it would affect the smaller local businesses.
Population of Elburn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 584 | — | |
| 1900 | 606 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 613 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 571 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 548 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 624 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 792 | 26.9% | |
| 1960 | 960 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,122 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,224 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,275 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,756 | 116.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,602 | 103.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,175 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Elburn has grown a lot over the years. In 2000, there were 2,756 people living in the village. By 2010, this number had more than doubled to 5,602 people. In 2020, the population reached 6,175. This shows that Elburn is a growing community.
Nearby Cities
Elburn is close to several other cities and villages. Some of these include:
- Batavia
- Geneva
- St. Charles (these three are often called the "Tri-Cities")
- Campton Hills (a newer village created in 2007)
- Aurora
- Elgin
- DeKalb (where Northern Illinois University is located)
See also
In Spanish: Elburn para niños
