Ivanhoe, Illinois facts for kids
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Ivanhoe, Illinois
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Ivanhoe Congregational Church, a church in Ivanhoe
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 Ivanhoe, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Ivanhoe, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Fremont |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 410977 |
Ivanhoe is a small community in Lake County, Illinois. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a township. Ivanhoe is located near the town of Mundelein.
The community got its name from a famous book. This book is called Ivanhoe. It was written in 1820 by Sir Walter Scott. Before it was called Ivanhoe, the area was known as Dean's Corners.
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Discovering Ivanhoe, Illinois
Ivanhoe, Illinois, is a quiet place with some interesting features. It is known for its beautiful golf course. It also has a very old church with a long history.
Ivanhoe's Famous Golf Club
Ivanhoe is home to the Ivanhoe Golf Club. This is a private golf course. It has hosted important golf events. From 2017 to 2019, it held three PGA Web.com Tour events. These events are part of a professional golf series.
The golf course is also part of two private neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are called the Woods of Ivanhoe and Ivanhoe Estates. They are gated communities.
The Historic Ivanhoe Church
The Ivanhoe Congregational Church is located in the community. This church is very old. It is the oldest organized church in all of Lake County. It was started on February 10, 1838.
Church History and Moves
The church first began as a Presbyterian church. It was in nearby Libertyville. In 1840, it changed. It became a Congregational Church.
At first, church services were held in log cabins. The church did not have its own building until 1845. Then, in 1856, the church moved to Ivanhoe. When it moved, it changed its name. It became the "First Congregational Church of Fremont."
An Unproven Claim
The pastor of the church has mentioned a claim. He believes the church might have been part of the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes. It helped enslaved people find freedom. However, this claim has not been officially proven.
