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History. 20th century growth. Handgun ban. Geography. Demographics. Economy. Principal employers. Government. Education. Transportation. Notable people. References. External links. Morton Grove, Illinois. Coordinates: 42°2′26″N 87°46′57″W. Morton Grove is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
People seeking a better life ventured from Chicago and found Morton Grove. The population grew from 2,010 in 1940 to 20,533 in 1960, reaching 23,270 in the 2010 Census.
Jun 27, 2013 · Incorporated in 1895, Morton Grove’s history reaches beyond the confines of suburban Chicago to the steps of Capitol Hill. According to the Encyclopedia of Chicago, the town’s namesake comes...
These exhibits highlight particular moments or themes in Morton Grove’s vast history through displays of photographs and artifacts from our collections. Many of the Museum’s volunteers and visitors are longtime residents of Morton Grove and they provide interesting commentary for visitors.
Showcasing our village. through the years, take a. trip through time looking at artifacts, pictures and documents including many. of the entertainment venues, schools and parks. Also included are the histories of. our military and village industries. Take some time during our open hours to. take a quick tour to learn.
History. Potawatomi Native Americans, followed by French traders, first inhabited the area around present-day Morton Grove. Farmers from England, Germany and Luxembourg started arriving in the 1830s. The community was named after banker Levi Parsons Morton.
Timeline of Morton Grove. Prior to the 1830's: The inhabitants of the land that now encompasses Morton Grove was inhabited by the Potawatomi and the Miami. The Miami Indian tribe lived in Illinois, Indiana, and southern Michigan at the time of European colonization of North America.
