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Millburn, Illinois
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 Millburn, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Millburn, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Townships | Lake Villa, Newport |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413564 |
Millburn is a small, historic area in Lake County, Illinois, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of two larger areas called Lake Villa Township and Newport Township. Millburn is located where U.S. Route 45 meets County Routes A10 and A14. It's actually inside the village of Old Mill Creek and is next to Lindenhurst. This area is about 5 miles south of the border with Wisconsin and 10 miles west of Waukegan.
History of Millburn
Millburn was started in 1837 by three brothers: George, Robert, and Peter Strang. They came from Ontario, Canada to live in Illinois. They first looked for work on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which was being built at that time.
After working for a year, the Strang family claimed land in Lake County. They then went back to Canada. In 1839, they returned to their land with their parents and another brother, Jake. The family was from Scotland, and their Scottish background encouraged other Scottish settlers to move to the area. Back then, it was known as Strang's Corners. By 1840, the first church, the First Congregational Church, was built.
Jake, Peter, and George Strang later joined the California Gold Rush. Jake seemed to find a lot of gold, as he was able to design a fancy house soon after. Robert Strang stayed in Millburn and opened a store in 1856. Many people see Robert as the founder of the settlement. This is because he was the only brother who stayed in Millburn all the time, and his store was the first one there. Robert's son, John M., later took over the store.
Another early settler was Richard Pantall, a cobbler (someone who makes or fixes shoes). He opened a general store in Millburn in 1862. Pantall became the postmaster and used his store as the town's post office starting in 1864. It remained the post office until 1904. James Jamieson, who came from Scotland in 1859, later became the Treasurer for Lake County.
Millburn is special because it's an example of a small country community from the mid-1800s, even though it's near Chicago. One of the roads through the village became U.S. Route 45, but the village kept its old-fashioned feel. The oldest buildings still standing were built in 1856. The entire village was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1979. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Historic Buildings in Millburn
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Almost all the buildings in Millburn are part of its historic district. This means they are protected because of their historical importance. Only one house, on the southeast corner of Millburn Road and Route 45, is not part of this district.
Here are some of the important historic buildings in Millburn:
- Jake Strang House: Built in 1856.
- Robert Strang Store: Also built in 1856, this was the first store in the area.
- John M. Strang House: Built in 1880.
- Robert Strang House: Built in 1867 and designed by William Mavor.
- Pantall–Martin Store: Built in 1862 for Richard Pantall.
- James Jamieson House: Built around 1868.
- 18980 Millburn Road: Built around 1865.
- Dr. David B. Taylor House: Built after 1865.
- Samuel Smith House: Possibly built in 1905, though the southern part might be older, from before 1858.
- George L. Stewart House: Built in 1870.
- William Stewart House: The exact date it was built is not known.
- Millburn Congregational Church: This church was moved from Oak Park in 1937. A school addition was built onto it in 1968.
- George Jamieson House: Built in 1892.
- 2nd building north of Millburn Road on Route 45: The date it was built is unknown, but some parts might be from before 1860.
- Arthur Johannsson Filling Station: Built around 1930.
- Richard Pantall House: Built in 1868.
- Edward Martin House: Built in 1908.
