Fullersburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Fullersburg
Brush Hill
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 Fullersburg
Location in Chicago metropolitan area
Fullersburg
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Township | Downers Grove, York |
| Founded by | Orente Grant in 1833 founded settlement of Brush Hill Benjamin Fuller in 1851 renamed town Fullersburg |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1771758 |
| (In contrast to historic descriptions, the GNIS coordinates may be erroneously to the east of, or at the far east edge of, historical Fullersburg.) | |
Fullersburg is a historic area in Illinois that used to be a small community. It was never officially made into a town on its own. However, this area was very important for the growth of nearby towns like Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
Fullersburg is located near the border of Cook County. It sits within Downers Grove Township and York Township, DuPage County, Illinois in DuPage County.
The Story of Fullersburg
From Brush Hill to Fullersburg
The land where Fullersburg is located was first known as Brush Hill. In 1833, the United States government gained this land from Native American tribes. This happened after the 1833 Treaty of Chicago was signed. Orente Grant was the first person to claim this area.
A few years later, in 1835, the Fuller family arrived. Benjamin Fuller came with his parents, Jacob and Candace Fuller, and other relatives. They traveled all the way from Broome County, New York. They decided to settle near Ginger Creek, which is now part of Spring Road in Oak Brook.
Benjamin Fuller's Influence
Benjamin Fuller built his own house in 1840. This house was located on what is now York Road. Many years later, in 1985, this historic Fuller House was moved. It now stands inside the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, where people can visit it.
By 1851, Benjamin Fuller owned most of the land in the area. He decided to divide the land into smaller plots for people to buy and build on. This process is called "subdividing and platting." After this, the name of the area officially changed. It went from Brush Hill to Fullersburg, honoring Benjamin Fuller.
