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Addison, Illinois

Addison is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States.
Population 35,702

Top Events in Addison History

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1832Military
In 1832, Winfield Scott built Army Trail Road on top of a Potawatomi trail in Addison, in order to allow 50 broad-tired wagons to fight Black Hawk and his warriors.
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1884Government
== History == The village was incorporated in 1884, at which time it had a population of 400.
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1930History
The population grew from just under a thousand in 1930 to 35,000 people in 1990.
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1962Architecture
According to the village’s FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers include: == Arts and culture == Addison Public Library: Officially opened in 196...
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2009Education
Driscoll Catholic High School was located in Addison before closing in 2009.
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2015History
Retrieved July 26, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 35,702 people, 12,799 households, and 9,165 families residing in the village.
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2022Culture
national champion, two-time Olympian and winner of the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships with partner Brandon Frazier, 2015 U.S.
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2024Military
Recognized with Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services in 2024 by the American Library Association.
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2025Government
The village’s 2025 financial report highlights continued investment in industrial redevelopment, retail corridor improvements, and capital projects such as the Addison Community...

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Historical Timeline

1832Military
In 1832, Winfield Scott built Army Trail Road on top of a Potawatomi trail in Addison, in order to allow 50 broad-tired wagons to fight Black Hawk and his warriors.
1884Government
== History == The village was incorporated in 1884, at which time it had a population of 400.
1930History
The population grew from just under a thousand in 1930 to 35,000 people in 1990.
1962Architecture
According to the village’s FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers include: == Arts and culture == Addison Public Library: Officially opened in 196...
2009Education
Driscoll Catholic High School was located in Addison before closing in 2009.
2015History
Retrieved July 26, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 35,702 people, 12,799 households, and 9,165 families residing in the village.
2022Culture
national champion, two-time Olympian and winner of the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships with partner Brandon Frazier, 2015 U.S.
2024Military
Recognized with Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services in 2024 by the American Library Association.
2025Government
The village’s 2025 financial report highlights continued investment in industrial redevelopment, retail corridor improvements, and capital projects such as the Addison Community...

Did You Know?

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Addison is located in the state of Illinois.
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Addison has a population of 35,702 residents.
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The population was 35,702 at the 2020 Census.

Famous People from Addison, Illinois

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Gabriel Slonina
Association Football Player · Born May 15, 2004 · Age 21
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Alexa Knierim
Figure Skater · Born Jun 10, 1991 · Age 34
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Kyle Kinane
Voice Actor, Television Actor · Born Dec 23, 1976 · Age 49

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