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   On a lighter note, 1867 saw the arrival of baseball in Geneva, with the establishment of the community’s first team. The Geneva Rovers played each Saturday from April through September, paving the way for our modern Kane County Cougars. 1869. The Peck family built their famous brick farmhouse on Kaneville Road.

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   About Geneva History of Geneva, Illinois Geneva, Illinois, located in Kane County, is a city of 19,000 located 40 miles west of Chicago. Geneva is situated in the Fox River valley. Native Americans populated the valley for over 9,000 years prior to the coming of the white man. The Illinois and Prairie Pottawatomi tribes inhabited the Geneva area

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   • Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is located on the western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 21,393. Geneva is part of a tri-city area, located between St. Charles and Batavia.

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   • According to the 2010 census, Geneva has a total area of 9.994 square miles (25.88 km 2 ), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km 2) (or 97.56%) is land and 0.244 square miles (0.63 km 2) (or 2.44%) is water. Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from Chicago.

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   How did Geneva become a city?

   • A courthouse and jail were among the first major works. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1867. While its site as a county seat attracted attention, the village's location on the Fox River provided the most economic opportunities. Early goods manufactured in Geneva included cheese, butter, milled grains, and packed meat.

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   • Geneva was connected to Chicago and the west with the arrival of the first permanent railroad line. Train service to Geneva grew quickly, with three trains a day passing through the community by 1857: The Fulton and The DeKalb (which were passenger trains), and The Sterling (a freight train).

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4. www.atlasobscura.com › places › sacred-heartSacred Heart Seminary Shrine – Geneva, Illinois - Atlas Obscura

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   Mar 29, 2018 · Discover Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine in Geneva, Illinois: A hidden grotto on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center.

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   2394875 [1] Website. geneva .il .us. Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Illinois, United States. [5] It is located on the western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 21,393. [6] Geneva is part of a tri-city area, located between St. Charles and Batavia.

   • Elevation: 725 ft (221 m)
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6. wondrousdrifter.com › north-america › usaReasons to visit Geneva, Illinois at least once in your ...

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   Here are some compelling reasons why you should visit Geneva at least once in your lifetime: 1. A Historical Journey Through Time. Step back in time as you wander through Geneva’s historic downtown district, brimming with beautifully preserved buildings from the 19th century.

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   Geneva, IL. Kane County, 35 miles W of the Loop. Geneva is the seat of Kane County . Located along the Fox River , it has been called Big Spring, LaFox, Herrington's Ford, andCampbell Ford. Charles Volney Dyer, a New York émigré, ultimately suggested “Geneva” after a town in his home state. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1858 and ...

8. genevahistorymuseum.org › aboutAbout - Geneva History Museum

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   Mick Zollers. Historian Emeritus. Mick grew up in Geneva and is a 1956 graduate of Geneva High School. He has been a volunteer in the Museum’s archives for more than 17 years sharing his knowledge of reading abstracts and land records. With his assistance, the Museum has awarded more than 100 bronze plaques to historic buildings in Geneva.