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DuPage County (/ d uː ˈ p eɪ dʒ / doo-PAYJ) is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, and one of the collar counties of the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 932,877, making it Illinois' second-most populous county. Its county seat is Wheaton.
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Bible Records
A Family Bible belonging to the Hill family of Du Page County is included in an Ancestry database ($).
Biographies
1. Du Page at 150 and those who shaped our world; pub. 1989 FS Library Book 977.324 D3m 2. Historical encyclopedia of Illinois : history of Du Page County : historical and biographical, Newton Bateman and Paul Selby. Chicago, IL, Munsell Pub. Co., 1913. Online at:FamilySearch Digital Library Vol 1, FamilySearch Digital Library Vol 2 3. History of Du Page County, Illinois; pub. 1882 FS Library film 934982 Item 5 at FamilySearchCatalog 4. Portrait and biographical record of DuPage and Cook coun...
Census Records
For information and tips on accessing census records online, see Illinois Census. 1. 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index and images Federal 1. 1840 federal census: DuPage County, Illinois FS Library Book 977.324 X28d 1840 2. 1850 DuPage County, Illinois Federal Census FS Library Book 977.324 X28r 1850 3. 1860 Du Page County, Illinois, federal census FS Library Book 977.324 X2r 4. 1870 federal census of Du Page County, Illinois...
Archives
Listed below are archives in DuPage County. For state-wide facilities, see Illinois Archives and Libraries. 1. Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) The Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD), managed by the Illinois State Archives, houses the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. The Northern Illinois University (IRAD-NIU...
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. FamilySearch Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to mostcenter-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries 1. Buffalo Grove Illinois FamilySearch Center 2. Chic...
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in DuPage County. For state-wide library facilities, see Illinois Archives and Libraries. 1. Genealogical holdings of the Du Page LibrarySystem: as submitted by each library, September 1, 1975 FS Library film 928168 Item 5, book 977.324 A3L 2. Bibliographies of genealogical materials available at Elmhurst Historical Society: and selected libraries in the Illinois Suburban Library System; pub. 1975 FS Library film 928279 Item 4 3. Du Page County, Illinois genealogica...
Listed below are societies in DuPage County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Illinois Societies. Bloomingdale Historical Society 101 Fairfield Way Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Phone 630-582-8101 Email:hellobonnie@aol.com Website Carol Stream Historical Society 301 W. Lies Rd Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone 630-473-8308 Email:carols...
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Dec 14, 2021 · Much like neighboring Chicago, the 182-year history of DuPage has been defined by transformation—from a loose constellation of mills and trading posts to an epicenter of global commerce; from a leader of the dot-com boom to a diverse ecosystem of innovative businesses hailing from a variety of industries.
Taking its name from the DuPage River , DuPage was established as a separate county from part of Cook County in 1839, with Naperville as the county seat. In 1850, DuPage County was organized into nine townships , through the efforts of state legislator Warren Wheaton (1849–1851).
- DuPage County
DuPage County, Illinois was established as an Illinois political subdivision in 1838. Located in northeastern Illinois, it is bounded on the east and north by Cook County, on the south by Cook and Will Counties and on the west by Kane County. The City of Chicago is located ten miles east of DuPage’s eastern boundary.
The DuPage County Historical Society continues to promote and preserve the history of DuPage County through publications, tours, lectures, the presentation of History Recognition Awards, and cooperative efforts with other DuPage County historical organizations.
There are 48 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. Another three properties were once listed but have been removed. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted April 5, 2024.
