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Mendota is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States, in the state's north-central region. The population was 7,061 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Mendota is located approximately 85 miles west of Chicago, 70 miles east of Moline and 55 miles south of Rockford.
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History of Mendota, IL. Mendota is an American Indian word meaning "Crossing of Trails." It came into being because of a meeting of railroads. The year was 1853 and from that date until well into the 20th Century, the iron horse that rode on rails dominated Mendota's development.
Coordinates: 41°35′00″N 89°06′34″W. Mendota Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,534 and it contained 3,111 housing units. [2] . Mendota Township was formed from Meriden Township in February, 1856. Geography.
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The building is a restored part of the original railroad station built in late 1880's which was torn down in the early 1940's. The museum houses many railroad artifacts, HO model railroad depicting Mendota in the late 1930'/ early 1940's, extensive railroad history library, and many displays.
