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Lockport, Illinois

Lockport is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States, located 30 miles southwest of Chicago.
Population 26,094

Top Events in Lockport History

1
1838Military
It was constructed in 1838 of local limestone for use as a warehouse and is situated on the east side of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, just north of downtown Lockport.
2
1839Culture
The Gladys Fox Museum Maintained by the Lockport Township Park District, the Gladys Fox Museum is located in the 1839 Old Congregational Church.
3
1850Architecture
The historic Norton Building was constructed on the banks of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1850 to serve as a grain-processing facility.
4
1853Government
The city was incorporated in 1853.
5
1888History
The district dates from before 1888.
6
1910Education
The Central Campus opened in 1910 and serves freshman students while the East Campus opened in 1964 and serves sophomores, juniors and seniors.
7
1945Infrastructure
== Parks and recreation == The City of Lockport, Illinois, has a park district titled the Lockport Township Park District that was created in 1945.

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Historical Timeline

1838Military
It was constructed in 1838 of local limestone for use as a warehouse and is situated on the east side of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, just north of downtown Lockport.
1839Culture
The Gladys Fox Museum Maintained by the Lockport Township Park District, the Gladys Fox Museum is located in the 1839 Old Congregational Church.
1850Architecture
The historic Norton Building was constructed on the banks of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1850 to serve as a grain-processing facility.
1853Government
The city was incorporated in 1853.
1888History
The district dates from before 1888.
1910Education
The Central Campus opened in 1910 and serves freshman students while the East Campus opened in 1964 and serves sophomores, juniors and seniors.
1945Infrastructure
== Parks and recreation == The City of Lockport, Illinois, has a park district titled the Lockport Township Park District that was created in 1945.

Did You Know?

1
Lockport is located in the state of Illinois.
2
Lockport has a population of 26,094 residents.
3
Per the 2020 census, the population was 26,094.

Famous People from Lockport, Illinois

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Richaun Holmes
Basketball Player · Born Oct 15, 1993 · Age 32
MG
Merritt Giffin
Athletics Competitor · Born Aug 20, 1887 · Died Jul 11, 1911 (age 23)

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