Lindenwood, Illinois facts for kids
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 Lindenwood
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Lindenwood
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Lynnville |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 682 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61049
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| Area code(s) | 815 and 779 |
Lindenwood is a small, unincorporated community located in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. It sits north of the town of Rochelle, right by the banks of the Killbuck Creek. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
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Where is Lindenwood Located?
Lindenwood is found in Ogle County, Illinois. Its exact spot is at a latitude of 42.053 degrees North and a longitude of -89.031 degrees West. The community is about 771 feet above sea level. It is in the Central time zone, which is UTC-6.
Who Lives in Lindenwood?
Based on information from the year 2000, about 505 people lived in Lindenwood. These people lived in 192 different homes. Most of the people living there were White, but there were also people from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Lindenwood had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were made up of married couples. The population was spread out across different age groups. About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more males (259) than females (246) in the community.
A Look at Lindenwood's History
Lindenwood has a long history, starting way back in the 1800s. Here are some important dates:
- 1835: The very first cabin in this area was built by a person named William Campbell.
- 1838: The Lynnville Settlement began. New families arrived from places like Canada and England to make their homes here.
- 1839: On March 25, the first white child known to be born in the area, Angeline Campbell, was born.
- 1840: An official map from the government called the area "Campbell's Grove."
- 1841: William Campbell passed away and was buried near his woods.
- 1849: The area officially became known as Lynnville Township.
- 1869: The first Union Church was built in Lynnville. It is believed to be the oldest "union church" in all of Illinois. A union church is one that can be used by different Christian groups.
- 1887: The Chicago Great Western Railroad was built through the area. A new town, Lindenwood, started to grow close to the train station.
Famous People from Lindenwood
- Ralyn M. Hill: He was a brave soldier in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War I. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for military bravery in the United States.
