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Highland Park, Illinois

Highland Park is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
Population 30,176

Top Events in Highland Park History

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1833History
== History == A traveler in the area in 1833 described visiting a village of bark-covered structures where he ate roasted corn with a chief named Nic-sa-mah at a site likely loc...
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1847Government
In 1847, two German immigrants, John Hettinger and John Peterman founded a town along Lake Michigan, which they called St.
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1854Architecture
In 1854, a lighthouse was built in Port Clinton, thanks to funding by the US Congress and sponsorships from Illinois representatives.
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1855Infrastructure
Despite having a functioning lighthouse with a keeper, a pier, sawmill, and a plank road, Port Clinton did not have a train station in 1855.
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1856Government
Following construction of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad, a depot was established at Highland Park and a plat, extending south to Central Avenue, was laid out in 1856.
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1860Infrastructure
In 1860, Port Clinton stopped growing as a town, and the lighthouse was shut down.
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1867History
In 1867, ten men purchased Highland Park for $39,198.70.
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1869Civil Rights
Highland Park was established as a city on March 11, 1869, with a population of 500, and evolved from the two settlements of St.
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1899Government
The town annexed the village of Ravinia in 1899.
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1900Civil Rights
During the era of private segregation covenants (~1900–1948) Highland Park was one of the few North Shore localities to permit residence by Jews, who were mostly barred from oth...

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Historical Timeline

1833History
== History == A traveler in the area in 1833 described visiting a village of bark-covered structures where he ate roasted corn with a chief named Nic-sa-mah at a site likely loc...
1847Government
In 1847, two German immigrants, John Hettinger and John Peterman founded a town along Lake Michigan, which they called St.
1854Architecture
In 1854, a lighthouse was built in Port Clinton, thanks to funding by the US Congress and sponsorships from Illinois representatives.
1855Infrastructure
Despite having a functioning lighthouse with a keeper, a pier, sawmill, and a plank road, Port Clinton did not have a train station in 1855.
1856Government
Following construction of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad, a depot was established at Highland Park and a plat, extending south to Central Avenue, was laid out in 1856.
1860Infrastructure
In 1860, Port Clinton stopped growing as a town, and the lighthouse was shut down.
1867History
In 1867, ten men purchased Highland Park for $39,198.70.
1869Civil Rights
Highland Park was established as a city on March 11, 1869, with a population of 500, and evolved from the two settlements of St.
1899Government
The town annexed the village of Ravinia in 1899.
1900Civil Rights
During the era of private segregation covenants (~1900–1948) Highland Park was one of the few North Shore localities to permit residence by Jews, who were mostly barred from oth...
1936Culture
It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1936.
1986History
Weiss grew up in Highland Park and was inspired to get into screenwriting after hearing a talk by another Highland Parker, David Seltzer, screenwriter of The Omen and Lucas (198...
2000History
Since 2000, Highland Park movies have included Kicking & Screaming and Shattered Memories of Love.
2009Culture
== Economy == The international headquarters of Solo Cup Company were previously located in Highland Park, before relocating to neighboring Lake Forest in 2009.
2013History
In 2013, Highland Park passed an ordinance banning assault weapons within the city.
2020History
=== Climate === == Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 30,176 people, 11,700 households, and 8,637 families residing in the city.
2022Crime
On July 4, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, killing seven people and injuring dozens more.

Did You Know?

1
Highland Park is located in the state of Illinois.
2
Highland Park has a population of 30,176 residents.
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Per the 2020 census, its population was 30,176.

Famous People from Highland Park, Illinois

AS
Aaron Swartz
Writer, Businessperson · Born Nov 8, 1986 · Died Jan 11, 2013 (age 26)
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Grace Slick
Composer, Singer · Born Oct 30, 1939 · Age 86
AB
Alex Borstein
Screenwriter, Singer · Born Feb 15, 1971 · Age 55
WG
William Goldman
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Aug 12, 1931 · Died Nov 16, 2018 (age 87)
EW
Edward Weston
Photographer, Diarist · Born Mar 24, 1886 · Died Jan 1, 1958 (age 71)

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